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as in productions
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 varieties
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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as in years
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 generations
The fifth will be remembered in Connecticut for generations.
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Noah Trister, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The act of selling birds in stacks of cages – sometimes far taller than the men who carry them – goes back generations.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
And then there’s the idea that, while war is always a messy business, collateral damage like this is a risk that is necessary to face in order to liberate the region, and really all future generations from the unique threat posed by the Iranian regime.
—Connor Okeeffe, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
Their lineage stretches across generations and includes the Escobar and Garcia names, among others.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
For generations, students have learned about complex historical figures who, despite their positive contributions to society, were inarguably problematic, hateful or bigoted while alive.
—Kristy Hutchings, Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Later generations’ disconnection from their roots is depicted with the steady decline in the traditional mourning observances for older family members, which shrinks from a 7-day shiva for Henry in 1855 to just three minutes of silence for his grandson, Bobbie, in 1969.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The fifth will be remembered in Connecticut for generations.
—Noah Trister, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2026
The unique desert food crops and wild foraged edible plants that have shaped the flavors of Arizona for generations have also been affected.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Noah Trister, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The act of selling birds in stacks of cages – sometimes far taller than the men who carry them – goes back generations.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
And then there’s the idea that, while war is always a messy business, collateral damage like this is a risk that is necessary to face in order to liberate the region, and really all future generations from the unique threat posed by the Iranian regime.
—Connor Okeeffe, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
Their lineage stretches across generations and includes the Escobar and Garcia names, among others.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
For generations, students have learned about complex historical figures who, despite their positive contributions to society, were inarguably problematic, hateful or bigoted while alive.
—Kristy Hutchings, Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Later generations’ disconnection from their roots is depicted with the steady decline in the traditional mourning observances for older family members, which shrinks from a 7-day shiva for Henry in 1855 to just three minutes of silence for his grandson, Bobbie, in 1969.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The fifth will be remembered in Connecticut for generations.
—Noah Trister, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2026
The unique desert food crops and wild foraged edible plants that have shaped the flavors of Arizona for generations have also been affected.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generations
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The viral video appeared to take that emphasis to an extreme, leaning heavily into dramatic editing choices more commonly associated with cinematic productions than traditional albums.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Following back-to-back seasons of directing his own productions, Desai is taking a breather this go-around to focus on broader administrative duties.—
Malia Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Verla, meanwhile, gets to know the outback’s many varieties of mushrooms, tinkering with various fungi in hopes of taking revenge on the cruel Boncer.—
Robert Rubsam,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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Ritani is a great pick for those who want options, with 10 different shape varieties to choose from, including classics like round, cushion, and oval, as well as marquise, pear, and heart.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
26 Mar. 2026
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In six of the last eight years, the team won league but failed to win CIF until this year.—
Rina Nakano,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The 308-pound calf was the first elephant born at the zoo in almost 25 years and only the third elephant birth in the zoo’s 136-year history.—
Michael E. Ruane,
Washington Post,
14 Feb. 2026
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There is a risk the BOJ might unintentionally fall behind the curve, one policymaker noted, as second-round effects and a rise in underlying inflation stemming from overseas developments are more likely to emerge.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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This post has been updated with additional developments.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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Over the past four decades that followed its formation, Hezbollah has received billions of dollars in funding as well as different types of Iranian weapons.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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These are low-density regions, not regions completely devoid of all types of matter.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Mar. 2026
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But the decision appears related to OpenAI’s potential IPO later in 2026, rather than about problems of weird or inappropriate AI video creations.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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Indulge in Fabio Trabocchi and Michael Mina’s culinary creations on Ilma, unwind at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, and soak up live music, movie nights under the stars, cooking demos and wine tastings.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Amazon Big Spring Sale deals are expansive as far as categories are concerned.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Cities were graded in 12 categories.—
Steve Metsch,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Other activities on offer in town include visiting the Folsom History Museum, which has a temporary exhibition on the history of the Folsom Rodeo running through Jan 2027 and a permanent exhibition on Folsom’s innovations in industries like gold mining, railroads and agriculture.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the critical minerals landscape as of early 2026, examining individual mineral profiles, supply chain vulnerabilities, geopolitical dynamics, and the technical innovations that may reshape supply over the coming decade.—
Interesting Engineering,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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