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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
Now, three decades later, Casper is ready to introduce a whole new generation to the titular ghost.
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Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Oct. 2025
After nearly a decade in the test kitchen at Southern Living, Odom is putting her best tips and tricks, tried and true classic recipes passed down through generations, and her own spin on trendy recipes all in one place.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Indeed, the youngest generation of workers are reshaping the world of work and forcing employers to rethink their flexible work policies because many would rather attempt being their own boss than stick with an outdated employer.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
The Secret of Orange Blossom Cake is about three generations of strong women on an ancestral olive farm and one magical summer that changes everything.
—Rachel Linden, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
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Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Oct. 2025
After nearly a decade in the test kitchen at Southern Living, Odom is putting her best tips and tricks, tried and true classic recipes passed down through generations, and her own spin on trendy recipes all in one place.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Indeed, the youngest generation of workers are reshaping the world of work and forcing employers to rethink their flexible work policies because many would rather attempt being their own boss than stick with an outdated employer.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
The Secret of Orange Blossom Cake is about three generations of strong women on an ancestral olive farm and one magical summer that changes everything.
—Rachel Linden, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generation
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Tesla had a first-mover advantage in China in 2013, leveraging the government’s support of EVs with subsidies and incentives and its production base and opening a gigafactory in Shanghai in 2019.—
Rebecca A. Fannin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Cooperations are one key strategy for the future of the streamer in Spain, Fábregas signaled, calling co-productions a new emerging model and mentioning two upcoming co-productions that have yet to be announced.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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Mafbeanl Rocket Launcher for Kids Future NASA engineers and rocket scientists can explore a variety of STEM concepts in this engaging activity kit.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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Once connected, Spotify can be used in a variety of contexts.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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The 2025-26 school year is the first in which the program is open to all Arkansas students.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Oct. 2025
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The 31-year-old rapper and singer has been tapped as the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show performer.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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There are obstacles to the creation of a drone wall, namely its financing, management — given its cross-border nature and the diversity of airspace security laws — as well as issues to do with technical integration, according to Miriam McNabb, editor in chief of the online Dronelife publication.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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City of Yes passed at the end of last year, promising to create more than 80,000 new homes over 15 years, in part by legalizing the creation of apartments in people’s backyards or basements of people’s single- and two-family homes.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
30 Sep. 2025
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By the end, the old Wembley was best viewed from a distance — ideally 15 or 20 years’ distance as the crumbling concrete and antiquated facilities meant the Empire Stadium belonged in the same bygone era as its official name.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Turnover among educators in Wisconsin public schools has declined from pandemic-era highs but remains elevated, according to a new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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While the development of McCarthy is important to the Vikings this season, Wentz probably gives Minnesota the best chance to move the ball against a stout Browns defense.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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But those who depend on the status to live and work in the United States decried the development.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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The table below breaks down the comparisons by category, in necessarily broad strokes.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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The two categories are term and permanent life.—
Jill Schlesinger,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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This traditionally marked an ideal period for farmers to harvest their crops later into the night, the Old Farmer's Almanac said.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Amorim was pleased his team negotiated that closing period with maturity.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Generation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generation. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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