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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
During Friday’s press conference in the Palazzo del Casino, the actors tangled with the film’s thorny topics, which deal not only with assault but also race relations in the academic world and the ideological divide between generations.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 29 Aug. 2025
Indeed, to get a better idea of how future pregnancies and new generations born to humans beyond Earth will be affected, scientists need to examine how well our reproductive germ cells and stem cells respond to potentially harmful factors, like radiation and microgravity.
—Jessica Rendall, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Between vineyards planted in old seabed soils covered with fossils and generations of winemaking history, Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire offers the finest examples of the variety.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
Sade's influence spans genres and generations.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Antlers Ranch is on the market for the first time in five generations.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
As younger generations begin to inherit wealth, their preferences are shifting too.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Mariachi has existed since at least the 1700s, and younger generations are still passionate about keeping it alive, Crystal said.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 22 Aug. 2025
While all would agree there remains too much violent crime in Chicago, the latest numbers show that crimes against public safety are being prosecuted far more aggressively and most of what’s now occurring is related to street gangs that have been a scourge in this city for generations.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 29 Aug. 2025
Indeed, to get a better idea of how future pregnancies and new generations born to humans beyond Earth will be affected, scientists need to examine how well our reproductive germ cells and stem cells respond to potentially harmful factors, like radiation and microgravity.
—Jessica Rendall, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Between vineyards planted in old seabed soils covered with fossils and generations of winemaking history, Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire offers the finest examples of the variety.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
Sade's influence spans genres and generations.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Antlers Ranch is on the market for the first time in five generations.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
As younger generations begin to inherit wealth, their preferences are shifting too.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Mariachi has existed since at least the 1700s, and younger generations are still passionate about keeping it alive, Crystal said.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 22 Aug. 2025
While all would agree there remains too much violent crime in Chicago, the latest numbers show that crimes against public safety are being prosecuted far more aggressively and most of what’s now occurring is related to street gangs that have been a scourge in this city for generations.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generations
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Greene went on to appear in over 200 film and television productions, including movies The Green Mile, Maverick, two installments of The Twilight Saga, and Die Hard With a Vengeance, along with series Goliath, Tulsa King, and Reservation Dogs.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The company’s stage productions have been seen by more than 240 million theatergoers worldwide, according to Disney stats, and won 20 Tony Awards.—
Gordon Cox,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Rivelia uses Bean Switch technology to let users swap between coffee varieties in seconds, while the Eletta Explore offers over 50 recipes at the touch of a button, including hot espresso, lattes, cappuccinos and cold brew.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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By adopting organic, low-yield farming methods and the use of both local and international grape varieties such as Garnacha Tinta and Cabernet Franc, Albarrán and Bourdais hope to rescue this regional know-how and put Matarraña back on the global wine map.—
Siobhan Reid,
Robb Report,
7 Sep. 2025
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Bungalow will publish ten digital editions a year, with subsequent updates on the developments, narratives, and tidbits that shake out after the reporting.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Of the many developments since the Texas Rangers won their World Series, one that is both impressive and confounding is the state of the Silver Star Boot series.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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Trubetter Foldable Travel Hangers Many standard hotel room closets contain at least one or two hangers, but other types of lodging—like Airbnb, boutique hotels, and hostels—may not have any at all.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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What are the two types of waterspouts?—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Wind turbines are already one of mankind’s most wonderfully strange creations, but here are six that stand out for being bold, beautiful, and just a little bit bizarre.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Today programmers are claiming their AI creations have achieved sentience; Google fired a senior developer who claimed their chatbot had gained self-awareness.—
Adam Verner
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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The statistic parallels a Council on Criminal Justice report in July showing that most categories of crime have also dropped in other cities across America.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Food is emerging as one of the most resilient gift categories this year, according to the PwC report.—
Joan Verdon,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The same investment-as-a-service (IaaS) framework that powers these financial innovations is now being adapted across various sectors.—
Charles Morey,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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With a suite of eleven essential newsletters, including Flagship for daily insights, Principals for Washington insiders, Africa for analysis from the continent, Business and Media, Semafor is redefining the news experience by pioneering journalistic innovations from Semaform to Signals.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Books were always one of my very favorite sections of the store.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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The building’s oldest sections date back to the 1840s, but most of the historic details were restored and renovated at the turn of the century by Onni Tarjanne (the architect behind the Finnish National Theatre).—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Generations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generations. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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