1
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
Meanwhile, in a 2024 report, the New York Fed found credit card delinquency rates were rising faster for Gen Z than for other generations.
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Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 7 June 2025
The second-half performance, after falling 5-1 behind in the tie, reached levels Villa have not played at in a generation.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 28 May 2025
With a strong track record of nurturing companies from seed to scale, Index continues to be a force in shaping the next generation of global tech leaders.
—Truebridge Capital, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
There’s a history of presidential health cover-ups May 21, 2025
Spencer was a campaign strategist and master tactician who helped usher into office generations of GOP leaders, foremost among them Ronald Reagan.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
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Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 7 June 2025
The second-half performance, after falling 5-1 behind in the tie, reached levels Villa have not played at in a generation.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 28 May 2025
With a strong track record of nurturing companies from seed to scale, Index continues to be a force in shaping the next generation of global tech leaders.
—Truebridge Capital, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
There’s a history of presidential health cover-ups May 21, 2025
Spencer was a campaign strategist and master tactician who helped usher into office generations of GOP leaders, foremost among them Ronald Reagan.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generation
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Tom Felton first played the character in the film franchise and is set to reprise the role in the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
10 June 2025
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Robert O’Hara will directed the production scheduled for June 17 through 28, 2026.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
10 June 2025
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The Army has taken a variety of steps to protect the streets, including laying metal plates along the parade's route.—
LOLITA C. BALDOR,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
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There is a variety of match times on offer too, ranging from three minutes per player right up to 20 mins.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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For the first time in two years, Kansans will be allowed to change the gender on their driver’s licenses and state identification cards unless the state Supreme Court intervenes to prevent it.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2025
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That deal runs to 2027, although Paramount executives have offered to extend that arrangement for several years.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 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,
14 June 2025
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While omakase doesn’t have to be sushi-specific -- there’s everything from pizza omakases to taco omakases seen throughout social media – it is most often seen in the sushi realm, and usually involves a wide selection of sushi creations of different forms and flavors.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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But at least Trump’s executive order is closing the chapter on that era.—
Stacy Washington,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 June 2025
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And then Michael simultaneously was writing this story about Carrie writing this fictional novel about a woman in the Victorian era with no Gilded Age in mind, crazily enough.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
6 June 2025
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The fact that O’Neal agreed to pay seven figures in a settlement, which must be approved by U.S. District Judge K. Michael Moore, is a significant development in an area of law that has historically favored endorsers.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 June 2025
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There’s also not much being made about Canales year 2 development of everyone not named Bryce Young.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Balvin has a broad knowledge to draw from and still has a singular point of view he’s brought to the category.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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Between 2019 and 2024, nonalcoholic beer volume in the U.S. grew 175%, propelling the country's ranking from the category's sixth-largest market to third-largest.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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Act that provided $80 billion to the IRS over 10 years — over a 10-year period.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Unlike many period drama estates, Inveraray is open to the public, allowing visitors to step inside a genuine Scottish stronghold steeped in centuries of clan history.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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“Generation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generation. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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