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as in production
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 variety
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 year
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 generation
Corning also has its Gorilla Glass Armor series, which has been used on the last few generations of Samsung Galaxy Ultra flagships.
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Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 28 Mar. 2025
From Catholic Conservatism to Progressive Powerhouse Yet Ireland has undergone a profound and rapid transformation within a single generation.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
As the generation of kids who grew up in the church got older, more and more slipped away.
—Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
Looking toward the new generation, Wu Kang-ren received the AFA Next Generation Award and Japanese actress-songwriter-model Koki was presented with the Rising Star Award.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
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Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 28 Mar. 2025
From Catholic Conservatism to Progressive Powerhouse Yet Ireland has undergone a profound and rapid transformation within a single generation.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
As the generation of kids who grew up in the church got older, more and more slipped away.
—Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
Looking toward the new generation, Wu Kang-ren received the AFA Next Generation Award and Japanese actress-songwriter-model Koki was presented with the Rising Star Award.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generation
Noun
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Each and everyone deserves their place in the ramshackle capitalistic hellscape captured so effectively by Scott Pask’s production design and Jen Schriever’s unforgiving old-school office lighting.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2025
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These features should help Qualcomm and its partners leverage 5G in manufacturing and other industrial applications where Ethernet or wires can inhibit flexibility and production uptime.—
Anshel Sag,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Many other long Senate speeches in history offer a variety of useful historical hints about the political significance of Booker’s record-breaking speech.—
Charlie Hunt,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2025
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Available in a variety of heights and colorways, new drops constantly have sneakerheads in a frenzy, but the fashion crowd loves the classic white version for its versatile styling capabilities.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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Manufacturing in Vietnam threatened For years, Vietnam was a popular alternative for companies, such as footwear brands and furniture manufacturers, trying to avoid the crossfire of U.S. trade tensions with China.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2025
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The country has also been embroiled in civil war for four years sparked by a bloody and economically destructive military coup, which has seen junta forces battle rebel groups across the country.—
Eve Brennan,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Even among hero and megastar creators, just 25% rely on content creation as their primary income.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Son Ye-jin plays Lady Cho, a woman navigating the restrictions placed on women in her era.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2025
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Luckily, in the TikTok era, anyone can have a comeback at any time.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The 23-year-old tends to play off the left side more than Gibbs-White or Cherki, but his development over the last two seasons suggests this could be a good time for a club like Manchester City to make a move.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The roundtable on the week's most surprising developments.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Slacks and a dress are an easy choice for men looking to fit this category.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
29 Mar. 2025
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Since 2012, Puerto Rico has not been allowed to submit a film for the Oscars in the international feature category.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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The mobile counters displaying the time and date gravitate around the dial over a period of 59 days, gradually revealing the moon discs.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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There is a low of 44 in the forecast, which calls for evening showers, a thunderstorm followed by periods of rain, according to Accuweather.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Generation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generation. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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