next-gen
adjective
: of or relating to a potential, forthcoming, or brand-new version of an existing product or technology : next-generation
next-gen medicines
Next-gen tactical lasers will likely be electrically-powered and diode-pumped, since chemical lasers require storage and transport of heavy ingredients.—
Eric Adams
Eric AdamsThose plans could include solar panels, modern heating and cooling systems, and next-gen tech to support a fleet of electric-powered buses.—Justin Engel
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Kathleen Hurley is the founder of Sage Inc., a tech company that offers SMB businesses infrastructure solutions and next-gen technology.
—Kathleen Hurley, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
With 202 presets and a 7-qt. capacity, this next-gen air fryer perfectly crisps fresh and frozen foods.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025
The properties of next-gen materials are an opportunity to create a new aesthetic, and the Istanbul facility also has its own in-house creative studio dedicated to working with design teams at the luxury and premium brand level from a product development perspective.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025
The hauntingly familiar sight of a crash like this once again begs questions about the safety of these next-gen cars.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
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Kathleen Hurley, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
With 202 presets and a 7-qt. capacity, this next-gen air fryer perfectly crisps fresh and frozen foods.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025
The properties of next-gen materials are an opportunity to create a new aesthetic, and the Istanbul facility also has its own in-house creative studio dedicated to working with design teams at the luxury and premium brand level from a product development perspective.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025
The hauntingly familiar sight of a crash like this once again begs questions about the safety of these next-gen cars.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
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“Next-gen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-gen. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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