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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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Unlike other confections, whose production lines used a drop-bake-sell approach, macaron production required more time, more specialized equipment, and more involvement.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Foreign, mostly Hollywood production in B.C. represents over 80 percent of total production spending in the province as Los Angeles producers also look to take advantage of generous currency savings as the value of the Canadian dollar continues to fall in value against the American greenback.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 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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This increased the supply of a variety of pigments and other raw materials for paints, which, along with new processing techniques, offered new opportunities for artists.Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 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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This development aligns with the NFL’s recent policy changes permitting private equity investments in teams, a move that has opened doors for diverse ownership opportunities.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
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Editor's note: This story has been updated with recent developments.Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
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The original song category features 15 tracks culled from 89 submissions.Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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The biggest categories—including Best Picture, acting categories, screenplay categories and directing—do not have shortlists, and Academy members will vote from the large pool of submissions with nominees announced in January.Conor Murray, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Congress is set to adjourn for the Christmas period starting Friday.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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During this period, the New Zealander managed to score points in two of the six outings, contributing to the team’s eventual eighth-place finish in the standings.Yara Elshebiny, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Generation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generation. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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