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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 new book suggests that human beings have always been declinist, underselling the riches of the present and romanticizing what earlier generations merely made do with.
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Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
The new groundbreaking policy provides no-cost care for children from birth to age 5, easing a major financial burden for parents and signaling a bold shift in how states invest in families and future generations.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 22 Sep. 2025
The California lifestyle brand says the report will serve as a free annual resource for brands, media, and industry executives to better connect with these generations.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
Spanning multiple generations, our team understands music’s history, finds meaning in complex data, and anticipates emerging trends.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
The tiles commemorated families who have lived in the Ranch for 40 to 70 years, or in the case of the Clotfelters, for four generations and counting.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
Summers spent in Brittany, France, visiting restaurants with her family and surrounded by generations of farmers, shaped her appreciation for local ingredients and storytelling through cuisine.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
History of tiny homes Tiny homes have existed for generations.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2025
The display of artistic, vintage gleaming chrome reflecting Hispanic culture and generations of stories was televised live on CBS for the first time as part of National Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month.
—Laura A. Oda, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
The new groundbreaking policy provides no-cost care for children from birth to age 5, easing a major financial burden for parents and signaling a bold shift in how states invest in families and future generations.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 22 Sep. 2025
The California lifestyle brand says the report will serve as a free annual resource for brands, media, and industry executives to better connect with these generations.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
Spanning multiple generations, our team understands music’s history, finds meaning in complex data, and anticipates emerging trends.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
The tiles commemorated families who have lived in the Ranch for 40 to 70 years, or in the case of the Clotfelters, for four generations and counting.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
Summers spent in Brittany, France, visiting restaurants with her family and surrounded by generations of farmers, shaped her appreciation for local ingredients and storytelling through cuisine.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
History of tiny homes Tiny homes have existed for generations.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2025
The display of artistic, vintage gleaming chrome reflecting Hispanic culture and generations of stories was televised live on CBS for the first time as part of National Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month.
—Laura A. Oda, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generations
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Looking ahead, our strategy is to develop more ambitious productions that can reach international audiences and cross borders.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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In addition to providing artistic leadership, Fete has personally directed 21 Renaissance productions and performed in three.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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In time, all varieties of uniforms — security officers, park police, state police, bike police — grew, lining every hole.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Ultra-creamy varieties like triple-crème or goat cheese can be stored in their original packaging or transferred to cheese paper, wax paper, or parchment paper, with a damp paper towel at the bottom to help retain freshness.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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Kazuhiro Nogi | Afp | Getty Images Shares in Sony Financial Group rose 36% on market debut Monday after parent company Sony Group spun off the unit, while Asia markets traded mostly higher as investors looked past the latest tariff developments.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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Those are developments that the three of us – Max, Jos [Verstappen] and I – are constantly monitoring.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Roundabouts help eliminate the types of crashes more likely to cause serious injuries or death.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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Nonprofits that lose their status would face severe fallout, losing tax breaks on donations and gifts, and becoming ineligible for many types of fundraising and grants.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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Through his creations, the late visionary shaped some of the most iconic moments in film history.—
Cat Cardenas,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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In addition to receiving accolades for her creations, Grant's work has been written about in a wide array of publications, from the Los Angeles Times to Whitehot Magazine of Contemporary Art.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Customized Cash Rewards card offers more flexibility with its choice categories and a higher annual cap for its bonus categories.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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Those spaces offer more personalized service and pampering than passengers would find in other cabin categories.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The industry is constantly unleashing new projects, innovations and collaborations designed to improve sustainability and reuse.—
Carved,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Sep. 2025
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Some restaurants only sell pho ga, a lighter riff using chicken, while others incorporate barbecue and other modern innovations to create distinctly Houstonian spins on the dish.—
Bao Ong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The notes — about 30 rows of capital letters, numbers, dashes and parentheses broken into sections — baffled investigators.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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The park encompasses 134 miles of that stretch and is divided into 13 distinct sections.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Generations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generations. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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