generation

noun

Definition of generationnext
1
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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2
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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3
as in year
the length of time between the birth of parents and the birth of their children She has been at the job for a generation, and is seen as a motherly figure to her younger coworkers.

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Recent Examples of generation The discovery opens the door to a new generation of resilient materials built for the universe’s most unforgiving environments. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026 That’s a couple of hundred pounds heavier than the previous-generation V8 model. — New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026 Moreover, surging gas prices are forcing European power producers to reevaluate generation economics. — CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 McGuigan will help grow the company’s Canadian presence and scale its efforts to cultivate the next generation of Canadian talent. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for generation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generation
  1. production
  2. variety
  3. year
  4. creation
  5. category
  6. era
  7. development
  8. section
Noun
  • To support Constant’s production, Shopkorn approaches their relationship in a more old-school model, sending her money as a stipend instead of waiting for a sale to go through and split it 50-50 as is now the norm.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Five films are directed by filmmakers from outside the Baltic countries, with Baltic talent and expertise playing significant roles in their production.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of production
Noun
  • For this leaner, meaner Deafheaven, stylistic variety takes a backseat to speed and chaos, and when properly executed, subtle melodic or rhythmic tweaks wield the heft of the more tectonic transitions in the band’s defining songs.
    — Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Fans of pro and college sports can access networks like FS1 and ESPN with a variety of DIRECTV packages.
    — Christopher Murray OutKick FOX News has been compensated for, and may earn a commission, if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom., FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of variety
Noun
  • Separately, the Dream earlier this year struck an agreement with women’s sports investment firm Monarch Collective to operate their merchandise business.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 10 Oct. 2026
  • A number of countries have withdrawn from the court this year, including Venezuela and Chad.
    — MATTHEW LEE, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of year
Noun
  • Were the paintings acts of negation—attempts to destroy figuration, to bring the history of painting to its knees—or triumphs of creation and renewal?
    — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The exhibit also dives into innovations from the house, from the use of unconventional materials in high-jewelry creations to the Question Mark, a clasp-free necklace introduced in 1879 that gave women more independence in accessorizing.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of creation
Noun
  • Chen said another product category that has taken off is their souvenir merchandise.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Adenocarcinomas belong to a broader category of lung cancers known as non-small cell lung cancer, which tend to grow more slowly and spread less quickly to other parts of the body.
    — Alice Park, Time, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of category
Noun
  • Harvard Business School professor Willy Shih, who joined Seroka for the briefing, urged caution on declaring the China era over.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The music, written, according to Paul McCartney, as a message to Black Americans during the civil rights era—and more recently reinterpreted by Beyoncé—sounds from the Cornell Chimes, located 173-feet high at the top of the school’s McGraw Tower.
    — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of era
Noun
  • Walsh will contribute across collection development, campaign concepts, styling, brand imagery and creative storytelling, working alongside the Rebecca Taylor team.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Abell Diño-Cabrera, who heads Fire & Ice Media and runs the division’s film and TV development, production, positioning and sales work, will steer the alliance for the Philippine side.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of development
Noun
  • When suggesting a link (like a link to a voter portal, tracker, or locator), provide the markdown link early in the response or at the top of the relevant section.
    — Rakesh Agrawal, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
  • As the song unfolds, the drums, lead vocal, background vocals, chord movement and production all play a role in carrying and reshaping it, allowing the sections to feel distinctly different while still remaining tightly connected.
    — David Penn, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of section

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“Generation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generation. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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