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.
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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.
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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.
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Recent Examples of generations
Through working with Jagger, Revo aims to introduce and engage the younger generations to the authentic energy of his father’s legacy band.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Hoedemaker Pfeiffer, a multidisciplinary Seattle architecture and interiors studio, crafts homes that revel in the beauty of their natural settings and are made to last for generations.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
These brands have created olfactive signatures that remain stitched into cultural memory across generations.
—Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
Words like that carry generations of pain, and pretending otherwise only keeps the cycle going.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
In a special holiday edition of Roots & Recipes, presented in partnership with Coca-Cola®, this mother-daughter duo invites us into their kitchen to share the traditions and recipes that have carried their family through generations.
—Essence, 3 Nov. 2025
By investing in foundational learning today, Africa builds the human capital that will sustain its progress for generations.
—Obiageli Ezekwesili, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The list is impressively long that generations of Americans immediately know what these terms mean.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
Now, in the wake of Ladd’s death, the upcoming interview standa as a heartfelt tribute to an extraordinary life and the unbreakable bond between a mother and daughter — two generations of women who redefined endurance, artistry and grace in Hollywood.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Hoedemaker Pfeiffer, a multidisciplinary Seattle architecture and interiors studio, crafts homes that revel in the beauty of their natural settings and are made to last for generations.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
These brands have created olfactive signatures that remain stitched into cultural memory across generations.
—Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
Words like that carry generations of pain, and pretending otherwise only keeps the cycle going.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
In a special holiday edition of Roots & Recipes, presented in partnership with Coca-Cola®, this mother-daughter duo invites us into their kitchen to share the traditions and recipes that have carried their family through generations.
—Essence, 3 Nov. 2025
By investing in foundational learning today, Africa builds the human capital that will sustain its progress for generations.
—Obiageli Ezekwesili, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The list is impressively long that generations of Americans immediately know what these terms mean.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
Now, in the wake of Ladd’s death, the upcoming interview standa as a heartfelt tribute to an extraordinary life and the unbreakable bond between a mother and daughter — two generations of women who redefined endurance, artistry and grace in Hollywood.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generations
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The government also requires productions to apply for the program only during short quarterly application periods, which further reduces flexibility for studios.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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Chief operating officer Jean-Yves Patay has visited Taiwan multiple times, and the company currently has three co-productions with Taiwanese studios — one TV series and two features.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Starting from seed can be unreliable due to cross-pollination among different varieties.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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The lineup features plenty of nostalgic nods to dating through the decades, haunt-worthy game show taglines and quite a few varieties of fake facial hair.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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The company will use 15 years of internal data to train custom models to enhance design, planning, and community management across its Saudi developments, Chairman Muammar Alatawi told Semafor.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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While these developments portend an improvement in relations in the months ahead, a formal trade deal has not been signed.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Bums, and two types of frontage (in-y, out-y).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Wide-leg trousers like these are one of the easiest ways to dress up an outfit, and the silhouette looks flattering on a variety of body types.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Haddy also offers environmental benefits in terms of waste reduction and resource efficiency because their creations can be melted down and used to produce new objects.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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His creations draw deeply on his Nigerian heritage.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Only certain categories of lawfully present noncitizens are eligible for the program, and state officials verify their status during the application process using a federal data system.—
NPR,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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Gap has been modernizing the global in-store experience around destination categories and elevated product stores in San Francisco, London, Dallas and Chicago.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Governors and mayors, the public and private sector, civil society and multilateral organizations will come together to champion subnational collaboration, mobilize financing for local climate projects and build the local innovations already driving global progress.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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But despite all the technical jargon, and despite the breathless chase after the newest innovations, the basic ideas of AI are not that complicated, and not that new, and they can be understood by all of us.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Generations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generations. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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