1
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.
Related Words
Relevance
2
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.
Related Words
3
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.
Related Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of generations
But those most recent generations have known far more heartbreak than would really be considered fair for most other teams.
—
Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
The journey draws three generations of women together across contrasting urban landscapes – Beijing as megacity, Chengdu as major urban center, Luding as small town – against a backdrop of social and economic uncertainty.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 June 2026
Greene argues that books are increasingly competing against entertainment options that didn’t exist in previous generations.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Alongside Fred Jones, Daphne Blake, Velma Dinkley and his best friend, Shaggy Rogers, Scooby spent decades unmasking supposedly supernatural villains while winning over generations of fans with his goofy charm, insatiable appetite and signature catchphrases.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
For generations, Black South Africans lived under racist regimes that viewed them as little more than disposable cheap labor.
—Ryan Lenora Brown, NPR, 14 June 2026
Near the Santa Lucia train station, Vittoria 1938 has been in Elisabetta Pinto’s family for three generations.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
From the tropical waters of Florida's Dry Tortugas National Park to the rugged wilderness above the Arctic Circle in Alaska, the parks offer visitors a glimpse into the landscapes that have shaped generations of Americans.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
In the 21st century, Carson remains a cultural touchstone, not only spurring generations of people in the global environmental movement but also inspiring a deep well of nature writing and thinking as a result of her works on the sea.
—Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
The journey draws three generations of women together across contrasting urban landscapes – Beijing as megacity, Chengdu as major urban center, Luding as small town – against a backdrop of social and economic uncertainty.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 June 2026
Greene argues that books are increasingly competing against entertainment options that didn’t exist in previous generations.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Alongside Fred Jones, Daphne Blake, Velma Dinkley and his best friend, Shaggy Rogers, Scooby spent decades unmasking supposedly supernatural villains while winning over generations of fans with his goofy charm, insatiable appetite and signature catchphrases.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
For generations, Black South Africans lived under racist regimes that viewed them as little more than disposable cheap labor.
—Ryan Lenora Brown, NPR, 14 June 2026
Near the Santa Lucia train station, Vittoria 1938 has been in Elisabetta Pinto’s family for three generations.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
From the tropical waters of Florida's Dry Tortugas National Park to the rugged wilderness above the Arctic Circle in Alaska, the parks offer visitors a glimpse into the landscapes that have shaped generations of Americans.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
In the 21st century, Carson remains a cultural touchstone, not only spurring generations of people in the global environmental movement but also inspiring a deep well of nature writing and thinking as a result of her works on the sea.
—Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generations
Noun
-
Last year the country increased its cash rebate program to 45% of local spend and introduced additional tax exemptions, making location shoots for foreign productions particularly attractive.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
15 June 2026
-
In addition to his own productions, Weerasethakul has mentored and supported new generations of Thai filmmakers by co-founding the Bangkok Experimental Film Festival, and starting the independent film production studio, Kick the Machine Films.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
15 June 2026
Noun
-
At a typical weekend festival, owner Sal Graci offers four roll varieties (and a couple of lemonades).—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
-
Most iris varieties flower from late spring to early summer, bringing pops of color to garden spaces and flower vases.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
Noun
-
Ten years ago, on Mother’s Day, Fiona Galvin reported her 17-year-old daughter missing.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
-
Over the past 10 years, Quinn has seen an increase in challenging behavior and more emotions among her 6- and 7-year-olds, with a particular ramp-up since the pandemic.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
Noun
-
The European Commission added that the latest developments underline Europe’s need for technological sovereignty.—
Maggie Eastland,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
-
Qatari mediators left Tehran on Sunday after 17 hours of intensive negotiations, a diplomat briefed on the developments told CBS News.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Noun
-
Other types of attractions include shows, character meet-and-greets, climbing structures and wet and dry play areas.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
-
Assembly Bill 46, which cleared the Senate late last month, gives judges wider latitude to deny diversion petitions and limits the types of crimes for which a defendant can be granted diversion.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Noun
-
The Food Processor quickly chops, slices, and shreds a wide array of ingredients for unlimited culinary creations, while the Coffee & Spice Grinder efficiently grinds coffee beans, spices, and herbs for superior flavor and potency.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
-
Meanwhile, métiers d’art and high-jewelry creations from houses such as Louis Vuitton, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Cartier show that technical prowess and creative expression remain equally important and, when combined, offer the full package of Swiss watchmaking.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
Noun
-
The system focuses on detecting and identifying Class 1 drones, which are among the smallest categories of military and commercial unmanned aircraft.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
-
The rooms There are 19 room categories, including 11 different suite types.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Noun
-
Chemical innovations were needed alongside mechanical ones.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
15 June 2026
-
The country that pioneered so many innovations could also build a healthcare model that protects its people while preserving the strengths of its market economy.—
Wei Zhang,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Generations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generations. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
