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as in productions
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 varieties
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 years
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 generations
What a gift to offer future generations.
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Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Family photos spanning several generations, old pharmaceutical equipment, advertisements and promotional materials from years of business, and a framed Martha Stewart magazine feature are some of the items in the Woodsboro office that indicate the long legacy and evolution of the company.
—Gabriella Fine, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2026
Policymakers in Illinois must know that rushing to judgment, as these professors suggest, will do immeasurable harm to children across our state for generations.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Over time and more generations of the vehicle, Kraus expects the price to drop.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Caitlin Doggart-Bernal and her mother, Joanne Doggart, opened the store together in 2005, with three generations of family members pitching in.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
For Farber, the theme of the relationship between the generations of a family is what drew her to the script.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
The brooch was passed down for generations and was most notably worn by Queen Elizabeth.
—Kelsey Lentz, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Young adults are struggling to break into the housing market, facing historically high barriers to homeownership and falling behind previous generations.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2026
Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Family photos spanning several generations, old pharmaceutical equipment, advertisements and promotional materials from years of business, and a framed Martha Stewart magazine feature are some of the items in the Woodsboro office that indicate the long legacy and evolution of the company.
—Gabriella Fine, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2026
Policymakers in Illinois must know that rushing to judgment, as these professors suggest, will do immeasurable harm to children across our state for generations.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Over time and more generations of the vehicle, Kraus expects the price to drop.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Caitlin Doggart-Bernal and her mother, Joanne Doggart, opened the store together in 2005, with three generations of family members pitching in.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
For Farber, the theme of the relationship between the generations of a family is what drew her to the script.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
The brooch was passed down for generations and was most notably worn by Queen Elizabeth.
—Kelsey Lentz, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Young adults are struggling to break into the housing market, facing historically high barriers to homeownership and falling behind previous generations.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generations
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The deal was negotiated by Jessica Russo, COO productions and acquisitions at VMI and Dan Thunell, head of international sales at Propagate.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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The performing arts campus is home to six venues that host everything from large-scale Broadway musicals and symphony performances to ballet and student productions.—
Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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With over 2,000 varieties, sedge plants provide various color choices.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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Napa cabbage is more tender and milder than other cabbage varieties.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
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The trial was delayed for years because of multiple postponements, defense challenges over the use of DNA evidence, and the efforts of prosecutors to reconstruct events involving multiple victims across a five-year timeline.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The 308-pound calf was the first elephant born at the zoo in almost 25 years and only the third elephant birth in the zoo’s 136-year history.—
Michael E. Ruane,
Washington Post,
14 Feb. 2026
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California is currently unable to capitalize on these developments, even when the ideas for them come from within the state.—
Paige Lambermont,
Oc Register,
26 Apr. 2026
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Together, the developments mark a turning point for the joint city-county agency, which has coordinated housing and services for people experiencing homelessness across the region for decades.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The change dropped recommendations that all babies should be protected against hepatitis A, hepatitis B, RSV, dengue and two types of bacterial meningitis.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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On the advisory side, Formation is looking to lend its expertise across multiple types of work—pre-transaction consulting, M&A execution, long-term portfolio strategy—primarily at the intersection of financial and sporting decisions.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Loudly allows unlimited downloads of track creations, and even facilitates distribution to DSPs including Spotify.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Food Processor quickly chops, slices, and shreds a wide array of ingredients for unlimited culinary creations, while the Coffee & Spice Grinder efficiently grinds coffee beans, spices, and herbs for superior flavor and potency.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, Alex Brightman and Sara Chase landed in compete in the best performance by an actor and actress in a leading role in a musical categories respectively.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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To do this well, consider Gallup’s four primary categories underpinning engagement.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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But rather than simply repeat the even-then ossified list of events leading to the invention of photography and the medium’s later innovations, the book uses a series of stories, reminiscences, and tall tales to describe how photography transformed everyday (and not so everyday) experience.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Thanks to innovations from companies like ChargePoint, Tesla, Electrify America and more, electric vehicle charging is becoming a much quicker, more streamlined experience.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Generations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generations. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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