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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 brooch was passed down for generations and was most notably worn by Queen Elizabeth.
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Kelsey Lentz, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Chernobyl is likely to remain off-limits for generations — too dangerous for people, yet full of life.
—Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Murphy’s career has spanned nearly 50 years, from stand-up stages to blockbuster films, with a versatility that has kept him relevant across generations.
—Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Young adults are struggling to break into the housing market, facing historically high barriers to homeownership and falling behind previous generations.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2026
Then, the family says two others broke through a small window, manhandled their dogs and stole priceless mementos handed down through their family over generations, along with the cash.
—Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
The Most Popular Answer A Good Recipe Family recipes hold generations' worth of Southern cooking secrets, but good recipes come in all forms.
—Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Despite their advanced age, Gen-Xers are less likely than either older or younger generations to have completed estate-plan documents.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
By following city regulations, obtaining the proper permits and working with qualified professionals, residents can help ensure that Saratoga’s natural assets are preserved for future generations.
—Chuck Page, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
Kelsey Lentz, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Chernobyl is likely to remain off-limits for generations — too dangerous for people, yet full of life.
—Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Murphy’s career has spanned nearly 50 years, from stand-up stages to blockbuster films, with a versatility that has kept him relevant across generations.
—Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Young adults are struggling to break into the housing market, facing historically high barriers to homeownership and falling behind previous generations.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2026
Then, the family says two others broke through a small window, manhandled their dogs and stole priceless mementos handed down through their family over generations, along with the cash.
—Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
The Most Popular Answer A Good Recipe Family recipes hold generations' worth of Southern cooking secrets, but good recipes come in all forms.
—Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Despite their advanced age, Gen-Xers are less likely than either older or younger generations to have completed estate-plan documents.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
By following city regulations, obtaining the proper permits and working with qualified professionals, residents can help ensure that Saratoga’s natural assets are preserved for future generations.
—Chuck Page, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generations
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The doc, directed by Simone Manetti and produced by Italy’s Ganesh productions and Domenico Procacci‘s Fandango, reconstructs the still ongoing quest for judicial truth about the kidnapping, torture and murder of Regeni.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
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By having a trade school on the property, students will have the opportunity to work on productions while also getting an education.—
Samuel O’Neal
Updated April 10,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In general, fresh pasta cooks in two to four minutes, while thin varieties such as angel hair cook in one to two minutes.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
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The candy’s original logo had three balloons to represent Airheads' first three flavors — cherry, watermelon and strawberry — but as the company expanded the varieties, it was changed to a balloon mascot, known as Oscar.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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The trial was delayed for years because of multiple postponements, defense challenges over the use of DNA evidence, and the efforts of prosecutors to reconstruct events involving multiple victims across a five-year timeline.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 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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No commercial ships were recorded crossing the strait Sunday as the latest developments played out, according to data from the maritime tracking firm Kpler.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
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The District 230 board raised concerns March 19, including whether the remaining developments would benefit the district.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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While all three attacks are being treated as separate incidents, counterterror police are conducting the investigations due to the nature of the attacks, their locations and the types of buildings involved, the Met said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Imam was different from the scrappy Steubenville types with whom Barnes had spent his twenties.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Block had a hand in crafting many of these creations out of metal.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The extensive use of white marble inlaid with vibrant stones would become the hallmark of Shah Jahan’s many exquisite creations.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Certain categories, like social hangouts or free-form drawing, are excluded by default for younger users.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Variety has learned exclusively that Jason Bateman, who plays local weatherman Clark Forrest, and Linda Cardellini, who plays Floyd’s dry-witted wife Carol, will be submitted in the supporting actor (limited) and supporting actress (limited) categories, respectively, for Emmy consideration.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
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The note pointed out that Ukraine’s domestic drone industry developed the innovations with help from Western allies.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering what’s changing in how fashion is made, scaled or engineered from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Generations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generations. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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