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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
As the landscape of hormone therapy continues to evolve, E4 stands out as a symbol of what the next generation of care could look like—more precise, more personalized and potentially safer.
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 25 July 2025
With over $100 trillion in wealth expected to pass mainly from baby boomers to the next generation, some experts say the art market may be showing signs of structural change and a more existential crisis.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 25 July 2025
The industry supports industries such as manufacturing, steel production, agriculture and power generation.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 14 July 2025
About 100 middle and high school students filled the hallways, rotating between classrooms led by lawyers, artists, judges, firefighters, business owners and other professionals — all gathered to inform, inspire and invest in the next generation.
—Essence, 14 July 2025
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 25 July 2025
With over $100 trillion in wealth expected to pass mainly from baby boomers to the next generation, some experts say the art market may be showing signs of structural change and a more existential crisis.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 25 July 2025
The industry supports industries such as manufacturing, steel production, agriculture and power generation.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 14 July 2025
About 100 middle and high school students filled the hallways, rotating between classrooms led by lawyers, artists, judges, firefighters, business owners and other professionals — all gathered to inform, inspire and invest in the next generation.
—Essence, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generation
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The Real Housewives of London began production in March 2025, with six bold, dynamic, and successful socialites showcasing the luxury of living in the UK’s iconic capital.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
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This syngas has a wide range of potential applications, including the production of hydrogen fuel.—
David Blekhman,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Over 70 artists will show a variety of fine art, ranging from glass to garden art, wood sculpting to jewelry, and paintings to photography.—
Elaine Rewolinski,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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The products have been sold at a variety of retailers, including Walmart, Target, Costco and Amazon.—
Melina Khan,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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And in January of this year, a fire broke out at a 750-megawatt facility containing 99,000 LG battery modules in the Northern California community of Moss Landing that led to the evacuation of about 1,500 residents.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 July 2025
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The same forces that built the American dream 80 years ago are now suffocating it, inflicting profound pain on families across the country.—
Marina Bolotnikova,
Vox,
7 July 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,
21 July 2025
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This type of structure could potentially help build trust, incentivise commitment, and work towards the long arc of value creation.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Saturday, July 26 Orchestra performance: The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra will perform big-band era music at an Adult Summer Reading Concert set for 2 p.m. Saturday, July 26 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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With players having more freedom of movement than ever, coaches worry that a stark drop in spending — especially in the span of one offseason — will lead to the most frantic offseason of the NIL era yet.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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In true Georgia fashion, this development is insane.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
23 July 2025
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A couple of other candidates for hormonally acting daily male contraceptive pills are in early development.—
Hannah Seo,
Scientific American,
22 July 2025
Noun
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This included a category specific to Texas resort hotels, which were rated on rooms/facilities, location, service, food and value.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
14 July 2025
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The Hollywood Reporter, The Los Angeles Times and Gold Derby’s picks for nominees for the Outstanding Drama Series are the same as Variety’s predictions, but Variety is predicting that Paradise will earn a nomination in the category and Squid Game will get snubbed.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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While faster production seems easier for brief periods, maintaining speed and stability over a long period of time is harder.—
John Clemons,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The movie spans a month or so in summer, which is a slow period in Jeanne’s career as a field claims adjuster, giving her the flexibility to deal with the children … for now.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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“Generation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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