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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
The movie stars participated in a Variety & CNN town hall last week in which the pair debated how the pacing of movies and streaming series appeals to different generations who consume media on a wide range of mediums.
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
This centuries-old village has all the historic charm and natural beauty that have drawn travelers to Martha’s Vineyard for generations.
—Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
Six years later, the sixth generation of consoles ushered in unprecedented CD audio sound technology, a far cry from the 64kb of space on SNES cartridges.
—Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 7 Mar. 2026
Those flowers make the seeds that ensure a new generation of plants next year and for years to come.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
This centuries-old village has all the historic charm and natural beauty that have drawn travelers to Martha’s Vineyard for generations.
—Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
Six years later, the sixth generation of consoles ushered in unprecedented CD audio sound technology, a far cry from the 64kb of space on SNES cartridges.
—Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 7 Mar. 2026
Those flowers make the seeds that ensure a new generation of plants next year and for years to come.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generation
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Oil prices have surged above $100 a barrel after more major Middle East countries started reducing production, as storage fills up due to the closure of Hormuz.—
Louise Moon,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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For now, neither country has reduced production.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Purple is the classic color of the intensely fragrant flowers of this species, but varieties that bloom in blue, lavender, and pink are also available.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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Although the restaurant has served a wide variety of dishes over the years, none have captured locals' hearts and stomachs like Workingman's Friend's enormous, nap-inducing double cheeseburgers.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
6 Mar. 2026
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Jeffrey’s wife, known as Shambles, operates the puppets from behind the curtain, while wearing their 5-year-old daughter, known as Crumbo, in a sling.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Jonathan de Vera told the Los Angeles Times on March 8 that a 30-year-old suspect fired several rounds from her vehicle toward the Beverly Hills home, and no injuries were reported.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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The tower is a nod to five Black architects, trailblazers whose creations sometimes went unnoticed or overlooked.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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James’ longevity and productivity at the twilight of his career is so unmatched that even the idea that the James era could end soon barely even registers for some competitors.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Tuberculosis, the bacteria often associated with the deaths of Victorian-era monarchs, was recently contracted by more than 200 high school students in San Francisco.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Unable to raise budgets as fast as populations, some cities slowed or stalled new development, rather than depress services to existing taxpayers.—
Mark Dee
March 6,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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The sports facility would be the first major development under the 2021 plan.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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There is a roughly 9% growth in credit or debit card spending for Gen Zers on fitness categories and a less than 4% growth in spending at bars.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
5 Mar. 2026
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Accessibility At Asher Adams, accessible accommodations are available within the Tower Classic, Tower Premium, and Historic Junior Suite categories.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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During periods of low electricity demand, electrical energy is used to compress air and store it in underground salt caverns.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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The campaign would launch during a period of financial uncertainty for the state, with Newsom’s January budget projecting a $3-billion deficit next fiscal year.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Generation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generation. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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