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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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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
Musicians and writers and painters have not somehow become less interesting in the course of a single generation.
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T.m. Brown, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2024
And that pretty much brings us to the current generation, which introduced on December 24, 2022 and set the Guinness World Record in September of this year.
—New Atlas, 15 Dec. 2024
Season One traced a new generation of the Dutton family following the one-season 10 episode series 1883, the first Yellowstone prequel spinoff, which starred Sam Elliott, Tim McGraw.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 15 Dec. 2024
Bentley, now 29, embodies what Forbes looks for in the next generation of education business leaders—unique ideas, creative problem solving, and impressive scale.
—Katherine Love, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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T.m. Brown, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2024
And that pretty much brings us to the current generation, which introduced on December 24, 2022 and set the Guinness World Record in September of this year.
—New Atlas, 15 Dec. 2024
Season One traced a new generation of the Dutton family following the one-season 10 episode series 1883, the first Yellowstone prequel spinoff, which starred Sam Elliott, Tim McGraw.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 15 Dec. 2024
Bentley, now 29, embodies what Forbes looks for in the next generation of education business leaders—unique ideas, creative problem solving, and impressive scale.
—Katherine Love, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generation
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They’re packed with tyramine and histamines, which interfere with melatonin production—your body’s natural sleep hormone.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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While this may be a laughing matter for the cast and production team, a few out there are taking it rather seriously.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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Over the years, Amazon’s transformation has redefined how people shop by offering convenience, variety, and competitive pricing.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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From morning to night, and from summer to winter, the best denim spans a variety of silhouettes and washes.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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But his sinker regressed last year, and, in particular, left-handed batters hit .346 against it.Will Sammon, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Last year’s slate of Oscar winners in the top categories—including Best Picture, Director and all acting categories—all won Golden Globes first.Conor Murray, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Signs of a possible resumption of mining activity first emerged in October 2022 with the creation of the General Directorate of Energy, Hydrocarbons, and Mines within the Salvadoran government.Jesus Mesa, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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However, in practice, faculty and departmental structures often resist the creation of cross-disciplinary degree programs.Nicholas Ladany, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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As the Shah era starts, there are differing sentiments.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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In Republican political circles, where she’s been active throughout the Trump era, Dhillon is regarded as smart, articulate, and tough.The Editors, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
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In other words, robotaxis aren't going to pay off anytime soon — perhaps no surprise given the costs of development and kitting out a car versus the much cheaper business model of Uber or Lyft.Nicole Kobie, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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International and national developments on transgender procedures for minors The British government this week indefinitely banned the prescription of puberty blockers for individuals under 18 who identify as transgender.Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Dec. 2024
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Surveying 455 adults, with a margin of error of +/- 4.6 percentage points, the poll only divided the age category into under and over 45 years old.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
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Perhaps the best example in the latter category is Warner Bros. Discovery‘s TruTV.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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This week’s White House Report Card finds the nation entering an awkward period where the sitting president is becoming irrelevant, and the incoming president is prematurely taking charge. Take Saturday’s celebration of the reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris as an example.Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Dec. 2024
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During the same seven-day period Walmart and Amazon's shares have risen between 3% and 7%, while Target's and PDD's have stayed flat.Siddharth Cavale, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Generation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generation. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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