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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
Many families experience a disconnect between generations around travel and making special times, especially as families spread farther apart geographically.
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R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2026
Aretha has always represented for me the empowerment of women in all its facets, a soul singer who has influenced generations and whose talent continues to move us to our very core.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2026
Not just respect for one of baseball’s greatest managers — but genuine love for the man who helped build the Braves into a powerhouse and treated generations of players like family.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Larvae overwinter in these cells and emerge as adults the following year or later that same year if there are two generations.
—Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
She’s raised several generations of vocalists through her eternal art.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 May 2026
The Continent had generations of infamy to draw on.
—Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
The announcement is a fork in the road for a Texas institution and also the family whose name has become inseparable from the camp for three generations.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
That system has worked for generations.
—Blake O'Shaughnessy, Fortune, 3 May 2026
R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2026
Aretha has always represented for me the empowerment of women in all its facets, a soul singer who has influenced generations and whose talent continues to move us to our very core.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2026
Not just respect for one of baseball’s greatest managers — but genuine love for the man who helped build the Braves into a powerhouse and treated generations of players like family.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Larvae overwinter in these cells and emerge as adults the following year or later that same year if there are two generations.
—Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
She’s raised several generations of vocalists through her eternal art.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 May 2026
The Continent had generations of infamy to draw on.
—Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
The announcement is a fork in the road for a Texas institution and also the family whose name has become inseparable from the camp for three generations.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
That system has worked for generations.
—Blake O'Shaughnessy, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generations
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There have been some pretty great productions in the last 15 or 20 years.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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That number contains everything from Shakespeare and Moliere to modern classics by Albee and Ionesco, but the prominent elements of Bundy’s legacy should be his dedication to new works, giving them productions on a scale that few other regional theaters could match.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Several varieties of snack mix sold at Target and other retailers are being recalled due to a potential salmonella contamination.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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For drinks, the Gaylord Texan craft brew experience features more than 40 varieties.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Ten years ago, on Mother’s Day, Fiona Galvin reported her 17-year-old daughter missing.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Over the past 10 years, Quinn has seen an increase in challenging behavior and more emotions among her 6- and 7-year-olds, with a particular ramp-up since the pandemic.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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At the same time, the Mission was a West Coast outpost for new developments in Latin music, and the young guitarist was a sponge.—
Mark Richardson,
Pitchfork,
10 May 2026
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Ann and Anna Jarvis both recognized how family life is deeply affected by and intertwined with forces and developments outside the home.—
Rachel F. Seidman,
Time,
10 May 2026
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These types of vulnerabilities can be exploited through normal user behavior, such as browsing to a web page.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
7 May 2026
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Further, the Nixon-era conspirators in real life were tedious corporate types with names like Haldeman and Ehrlichman who Alan Pakula, the director, found impossible to cast.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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Who can resist the urge to look at celebs competing for attention with increasingly far-out creations, the inevitable result of unlimited cash and insider fashion access?—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2026
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For Baumgarten, all these creations reveal DNM’s sustaining love for their artistic species.—
Guillermo Perez,
Miami Herald,
5 May 2026
Noun
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Global companies already dominate the world's fastest-growing major consumer market across 20 product categories from soft drinks and spirits to savory snacks, detergents, and diapers, the report said.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
7 May 2026
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Each puzzle has exactly one solution, so watch out for words or items that seem to belong to multiple categories!—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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The exercise involves IDing those objects, stating who made them and why, and accounting for formal innovations across time and cultural differences.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
4 May 2026
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With Western military aid and innovations from Ukraine’s now-thriving domestic defense industry, Kyiv has weakened Russia’s economy and military.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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“Generations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generations. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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