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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
Currently run by the 26th and 27th generation of Marinellis in a factory where light fractures into the most remarkable columns, bronze bells of all sizes are handcrafted using the same methods employed for centuries.
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Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
The party was then pushed further to the sidelines by the emergence of a new generation of pro-democracy leaders and student activists during months-long protests for universal suffrage in 2014.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2025
The film lays bare what many parents already know: Social media is rewiring their children’s brains, creating a generation of short attention spans and social anxiety.
—Parmy Olson, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
According to an announcement from the University of Adelaide, the University’s Centre of Light for Life just applied the latest generation of cameras that count individual packets of light energy at each pixel to the life sciences.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2025
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Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
The party was then pushed further to the sidelines by the emergence of a new generation of pro-democracy leaders and student activists during months-long protests for universal suffrage in 2014.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2025
The film lays bare what many parents already know: Social media is rewiring their children’s brains, creating a generation of short attention spans and social anxiety.
—Parmy Olson, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
According to an announcement from the University of Adelaide, the University’s Centre of Light for Life just applied the latest generation of cameras that count individual packets of light energy at each pixel to the life sciences.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generation
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There are now more than 100 stunt professionals who are currently members of the Academy’s production and technology branch.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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President Donald Trump's quest to conduct a resurgence of coal production and utilization in the U.S. is farfetched and unlikely, according to energy experts.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Their tech lets clothing companies show off a wide variety of sizes and styles—and for a whole lot cheaper.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Houston, which was devastated by Hurricane Harvey in 2017, bounced back more quickly than expected because its economy was split among a wide variety of industries, including health care, aerospace, shipping, manufacturing and technology.—
Shoshi Parks,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Lesotho Communications Authority said the license would be in place for 10 years.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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Keep your access fully charged for just $2.50 $1 per month for one year.—
Angela Watercutter,
Wired News,
14 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,
15 Apr. 2025
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In just six months—rather than the usual 18-24—Pina and her team led the creation and launch of a new product and partnership, Globaline, which significantly expanded the GeoBlue’s portfolio and market reach.—
Seth Matlins,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Now the Trump administration ushered in a new era of immigration raids, fewer protections from the city and the new fear that churches could be targeted by immigration officials.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Now, advocates say President Trump's second term has ushered in a new era of fear for adoptees without citizenship.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2025
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Compelled by the early data, Ricks decided in 2018 to license the development and commercialization of the drug.—
Alice Park,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Thursday interest rate lift is therefore as a largely technical adjustment following the March developments, according to Brad Bechtel, global head of FX at Jefferies.—
Natasha Turak,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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For instance, the international feature category currently honors the submitting country, not the director — even though the director’s name is engraved on the Oscar statuette.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Seven companies own and operate 11 platforms in the marketplace, with Netflix, Foxtel, Nine, Disney, Amazon, Paramount and Seven securing a 90% share of premium VOD category viewership and revenue in 2024.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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He's been a friend of mine for a long period of time.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Despite that provision, CBS made numerous deals in Australia and New Zealand for a longer period of time.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Generation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generation. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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