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
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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This is likely due to L-citrulline's role in nitric oxide production.—
Kirstyn Hill, PharmD, MPH,
Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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Damon brings a haunted intensity to the role, and Liman, who struggled with the studio throughout production, directs with style and grit.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Choose from a variety of seasonal hues, including baby pink, light green, and lavender.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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The iPhone 15 Pro is available here in a variety of colors and prices in Renewed Premium condition.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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In recent years, Foreman had been involved with numerous documentary projects about his life, boxing and the era of his greatest fame.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2025
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In more recent years, comedy has come under fire for being insensitive and inciting scandals.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Upon her return to Portugal, after her time in India and completing her Masters degree in London, Joana was inspired by her family's stories, which fueled the creation of her brand.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 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,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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In an era where trust is everything, businesses that don’t proactively strengthen their biometric defenses risk losing not just money but their very legitimacy.—
Khurram Akhtar,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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According to Stathead, there have been exactly 100 players in the expansion era (since 1961) who accumulated at least 19 WAR through age 27 while playing 80 percent of their games at shortstop, second base, third base or center field.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
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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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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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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Two people who called in to support Meiner during a public comment period were the mayors of Hialeah and Miami, Steve Bovo and Francis Suarez.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Fed dialed down interest rates in late 2024 because inflation was coming under control after a period of rising prices.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Generation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generation. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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