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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
Just a few generations before her, her family was part of the Mennonite community.
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Staff Author, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Nor can Brownfield vote in Squaxin elections, or harvest clams on the Salish Sea beaches where her ancestors did so for generations.
—David Treuer, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
With rising house prices and mortgage rates, buying a full-size home is becoming less appealing to younger generations.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
When forces of class and society tear them apart, Heathcliff embarks on a bitter quest for vengeance that threatens to destroy two generations of the Linton and Earnshaw families.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2026
Martin has been thinking about Strava as a business that reaches across generations.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
Leaders and parents describe multiple generations of families continuing to enroll their children at the center, which has served over 2,000 students, ages 18 months to 12 years old.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
Across generations, the focus is on intentional travel, comfort, and personalization, whether that’s a boutique hotel stay, an RV road trip, or a short, high-energy getaway.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
Lilleaas shares her character’s sympathy for the inability of different generations to connect.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Staff Author, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Nor can Brownfield vote in Squaxin elections, or harvest clams on the Salish Sea beaches where her ancestors did so for generations.
—David Treuer, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
With rising house prices and mortgage rates, buying a full-size home is becoming less appealing to younger generations.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
When forces of class and society tear them apart, Heathcliff embarks on a bitter quest for vengeance that threatens to destroy two generations of the Linton and Earnshaw families.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2026
Martin has been thinking about Strava as a business that reaches across generations.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
Leaders and parents describe multiple generations of families continuing to enroll their children at the center, which has served over 2,000 students, ages 18 months to 12 years old.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
Across generations, the focus is on intentional travel, comfort, and personalization, whether that’s a boutique hotel stay, an RV road trip, or a short, high-energy getaway.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
Lilleaas shares her character’s sympathy for the inability of different generations to connect.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generations
Noun
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The Tony Awards eligibility cut-off date for the 2025-2026 season is April 26 for all Broadway productions which meet all other eligibility requirements.—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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The 74th Tony Awards, which honored productions from the 2019-2020 season, was delayed and held at the Winter Garden Theatre on September 26, 2021 at the Winter Garden Theatre.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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Horacek will demonstrate the how to prune roses, tools needed and this year’s new varieties of roses.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Notably, those potentially deadly varieties are easily confused for safe-to-eat mushrooms – prompting the caution from health officials against foraging.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Coming off a career-high 73 points and just 24 years old on a $7 million-per-year deal (a bargain relative to Kaprizov's soon-to-be $17 million per year), Boldy is entering his prime and the Wild are looking for big things from him.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The county commissioners will hold a public hearing on the plan for Comanche Circle, and separately consider putting a temporary pause on these types of big developments.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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Market watchers will be keeping an eye on the developments in Iran this week after widespread protests were met with a violent crackdown by the Iranian authorities.—
Tasmin Lockwood,Hugh Leask,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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Owners of all types of cars and trucks are invited to display their vehicles.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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There is an axis of all types of AI personas with widely different characteristics.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Encompassing four Birkenstock classics and two custom Danielle Frankel creations, the collection showcases lustrous fabrics and refined details paying homage to Frankel’s bridal collections.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
28 Jan. 2026
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At Gotcha Match, customers will find more than a dozen matcha creations alongside chai lattes, espresso, refreshers and hot tea.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Jan. 2026
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On the more playful end of the spectrum, Forty Creek’s Cinnamon Bun Cream Whisky and Crown Royal Chocolate took top spots in the cream and flavored categories.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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That stat and the Sinners success is a stark contrast to even six years ago, when no women were nominated as a best director for the BAFTA Film Awards for the seventh year in a row, and all 20 nominees in the lead and supporting acting categories were white.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Jan. 2026
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Zhu highlighted innovations, such as the 2023 cross-border payment using digital RMB for precious metals.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Nashville residents should be prepared to potentially go without power for up to a week, said Brent Baker, executive vice president and chief operations and innovations officer of the Nashville Electric Service.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Generations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generations. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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