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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
Three generations of Foleys are now cemented among some of the best swimming family dynasties the state has ever seen.
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Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
Local and state farmland preservation programs need to be fully funded and expanded to preserve farmland for generations to come.
—Joe Dymek, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2026
This is the kind of creamy, comforting casserole that’s been quietly holding a spot on family dinner tables for generations.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
Many of them are run by families for generations.
—Roberta Brandes Gratz, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
The governor wrote in the book that the ties between the two families go back three generations.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Big families of several generations come together and enjoy delicious and lucky dishes.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
Grown Women by Sarai Johnson Three women from three generations band together to raise the fourth generation.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
The event will bring together Purple Heart recipients from across conflicts and generations.
—Frank Lennon, The Providence Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
Local and state farmland preservation programs need to be fully funded and expanded to preserve farmland for generations to come.
—Joe Dymek, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2026
This is the kind of creamy, comforting casserole that’s been quietly holding a spot on family dinner tables for generations.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
Many of them are run by families for generations.
—Roberta Brandes Gratz, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
The governor wrote in the book that the ties between the two families go back three generations.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Big families of several generations come together and enjoy delicious and lucky dishes.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
Grown Women by Sarai Johnson Three women from three generations band together to raise the fourth generation.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
The event will bring together Purple Heart recipients from across conflicts and generations.
—Frank Lennon, The Providence Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generations
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Founder and creative director Shezad Manjee said the Dallas-Fort Worth area is already becoming a hub for large scale productions, pointing to the Taylor Sheridan led studio complex in Fort Worth that will host the series Landman and other projects.—
Wilborn P. Nobles III,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Local productions continue to anchor viewer interest, accounting for 80% of all streaming hours.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Minute Maid's frozen juices - including several varieties of orange juice, lemonade and limeade - will be discontinued by April, with inventory available while supplies last, Coca-Cola said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Other varieties include a fun skirt with a threadbare T-shirt, or Brandy Melville basics offset by aggressively A-lister sunglasses.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 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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The event has been held annually for the past fifteen years, but this year there was an extra layer of sombreness to the proceedings, which the overcast skies seemed to reflect.—
Edwidge Danticat,
New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2026
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Both cities agreed to use a portion of their local sales tax dollars generated near and around those future developments toward paying off that bond debt.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2026
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Such heavy developments could come off like the material of after-school specials, but de Araújo never loses sight of Josephine’s raw sensitivity.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The company believes that directional borehole disposal could provide robust and deep isolation for many types of radioactive waste, provide flexibility in repository siting, as well as allow for modular implementation adaptable to specific waste management programs and inventories.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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This recipe combines ground beef and veggies, chewy tortillas, rich enchilada sauce, and two types of gooey cheese.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Upper-middle-class urban millennials were canning preserves, pickling vegetables, and posting their creations on websites like Punk Domestics.—
Annie Levin,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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Marchesi 1824, which started life as an elegant pasticceria in Milan, and is now owned by Prada Group, has just opened an exclusive corner offering artisanal chocolate creations, including pralines, cremini, dragées and biscuits.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Outopia currently counts six core product lines, covering outerwear categories such as base layers, soft shells and hard shells.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Across lead and supporting categories, the field is defined by generational clashes, overdue narratives, potential history-makers and a few spoilers who could upend what pundits and awards enthusiasts are expecting.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Mrigakshi is a science journalist who enjoys writing about space exploration, biology, and technological innovations.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Kennedy has made no bones about his misplaced skepticism of mRNA vaccines, pinging off the proliferating conspiracies around the COVID vaccines — incredible innovations that saved countless lives during one of the worst global catastrophes in recent memory.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Generations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generations. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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