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as in production
the act or instance of producing something
Our economy relies on the generation of new ideas. The organization has turned its focus toward the generation of solar energy.
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as in variety
a group or class of things that are developed from an earlier type
The automaker is set to release the newest generation of electric vehicles.
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Recent Examples of generation
Against this backdrop, Koreans' sentiment toward China is souring, particularly among younger generations.
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Se Eun Gong, NPR, 2 Nov. 2025
There are directors like Jia Zhangke and Zhang Lu, and the many younger sixth- and seventh-generation filmmakers need real support.
—Gavin J Blair, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2025
Over the course of two generations, then, from the Boomers through Gen Xers, groupthink had come to signify a dark energy that seemed to exert its power at the worst possible times.
—David Merritt Johns, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025
Kershaw added to his case for being the best pitcher of his generation.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
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Se Eun Gong, NPR, 2 Nov. 2025
There are directors like Jia Zhangke and Zhang Lu, and the many younger sixth- and seventh-generation filmmakers need real support.
—Gavin J Blair, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2025
Over the course of two generations, then, from the Boomers through Gen Xers, groupthink had come to signify a dark energy that seemed to exert its power at the worst possible times.
—David Merritt Johns, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025
Kershaw added to his case for being the best pitcher of his generation.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generation
Noun
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The reality is that housing production is a very complex issue.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
5 Nov. 2025
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With this lack of running back production, a heavy load has fallen on the shoulders of quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who ranks third on the Chiefs with 285 rushing yards.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Familial pairs choose the experimental merge for a variety of reasons, including a mother with Alzheimer’s linking her mind with her daughter; teenage brothers, one terminally ill; a man and his pregnant fiancée; a father and his addict daughter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Despite these drawbacks, dryland cotton offers notable sustainability advantages, including a smaller carbon footprint compared to other cotton varieties.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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Following his direction of Flight Risk earlier this year, Gibson has Hunting Season and The Canyon among his upcoming acting projects.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Weekly Newsletter Hamida’s first such meeting is with a twelve-year-old Hindu girl named Kammo, whose father abandoned her after the death of her mother.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For the first time since the liberal international order’s creation, its leaders aspired to make the system truly global.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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As with Maybach’s creations on land, Beyond Horizons will blend traditional craftsmanship with sophisticated technology.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
4 Nov. 2025
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The programs in the series were created in a collaboration with performance artists, and resulted in a group of surreal experimental works that pushed the boundaries of sound and narrative well in advance of the digital era.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Dark Renaissance will teach you a great deal about Marlowe’s brilliance and the Elizabethan era—its theater, the aristocracy, the spy craft, and the finer points of drawing and quartering religious dissidents.—
Isaac Butler,
The Atlantic,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In children and adolescents, physical activity promotes bone health; encourages healthy growth and the development of muscle; and improves motor and cognitive development.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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By 2030, the country’s developer community will outgrow that of the US, according to GitHub — potentially threatening the nation’s long-standing lead in software development.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Microsoft unveiled a new category of PC that features generative artificial intelligence tools built into Windows, the company's world-leading operating system.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Unless the category could be brought under control, the excess threatened to self-propagate.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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At the same time, exceptionally profitable periods have created the opportunity for the Browns to create a bigger impact over a shorter period of time.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Drivers are being urged to use caution on I-84, US-20, and I-90, where periods of moderate to heavy snow could reduce visibility and make road conditions hazardous.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Generation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generation. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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