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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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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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Recent Examples of generation
From the savory crunch of cheddar cheese straws to the buttery perfection of sweet potato biscuits, many of these appetizers have been passed down through generations and continue to make every fall gathering special.
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Now, with a remake officially on the way — produced by Rodriguez and penned by Companion (2025) director Drew Hancock — a new generation of viewers might just get assimilated into its fanbase.
—Keith Langston, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Sep. 2025
The chain was trying to de-clutter and modernize its restaurants for a younger generation of diners.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Because Bailey guaranteed that a generation of breathless Giants fans will rush up to him in public places and demand a retelling.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Now, with a remake officially on the way — produced by Rodriguez and penned by Companion (2025) director Drew Hancock — a new generation of viewers might just get assimilated into its fanbase.
—Keith Langston, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Sep. 2025
The chain was trying to de-clutter and modernize its restaurants for a younger generation of diners.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Because Bailey guaranteed that a generation of breathless Giants fans will rush up to him in public places and demand a retelling.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generation
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Seconds after the anchors thanked Pulte for appearing and handed things off to Squawk on the Street, the production crew were tearing down the set and prepping for the opening bell.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Butler is best known for co-founding Cultivate Entertainment Partners, a management and production company launched to champion underrepresented voices in the BIPOC and international creative communities.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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This drugstore find offers audacious shine, unmatched hydration, and 10 buildable shades (and not just the can’t-keep-in-stock Rum Raisin) that work across a very wide variety of complexions.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Both Italy and Spain claim to be the birthplace of this variety, but according to the grape geneticists, Spain appears to be the most likely place of origin.—
Elisabetta Tosi,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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What was meant to be a moment of silence for Kirk on the floor of the House of Representatives on Wednesday evening soon gave way to flashes of a vitriolic political divide that would escalate in the aftermath of the 31-year-old’s death.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Despite lacking any legal education or experience, Routh dismissed his lawyers earlier this year and intends to defend himself at trial.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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The creation of Anglo Teck could be the spark for Glencore and Rio Tinto to restart their negotiations and for BHP to step up its hunt for copper expansion deals.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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This is how the smartphone era ends.—
Reuven Perlman,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Yet others in the banking industry said its risk of losing its footing in Washington goes beyond crypto, involving broader challenges from Trump-era shifts in the government’s political, social, and environmental agendas.—
Rachel Witkowski,
semafor.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Some kinds of difficulty are essential for mental development, just as physical resistance is essential for building muscle.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The two tech firms are discussing a sizable deal to support data center development in the country which could ultimately be worth billions of dollars, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC, confirming earlier reporting from the Financial Times.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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That's the beauty — and the challenge — of the category.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Two neighbors are likely experiencing much wider differences in inflation than the differences when looking at categories like age or race.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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The president's announcement came just days after Memphis police reported decreases across every major crime category in the first eight months of 2025 compared to the same period in previous years.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Sep. 2025
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The only period in modern times that carbon storage increased there was during a decade-long moratorium following protests and litigation.—
John P. O’Brien,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Generation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generation. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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