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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
Nor could the deep layers of trauma and mutual mistrust that had built up over generations, particularly between the countless ethnic nationalities on the periphery of the country and the majority Bamar in the heartland.
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Derek Mitchell, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
Nonetheless, the four generations of Eckes have left their legacy.
—Norman Ellstrand and Nathan Ellstrand / Made By History, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
During the pandemic, younger generations primarily went to school remotely.
—Liz Elting, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Rising living costs in major cities, intense workplace demands and shifting attitudes among younger generations are frequently cited as factors behind the decline.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
In a workplace with employees representing multiple generations, how can leaders make empathy a key ingredient of the organizational culture?
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The youngest boomers are currently 60 years old, meaning there is plenty of time for house values to appreciate further before younger generations inherit.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
This share continued to expand during the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath, with the younger Generation X and millennial generations also widening their share of America's housing market.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
His use of magazine covers, and fashion photography from brands like Balenciaga and Prada as canvases, exploring the fusion of nostalgia and iconography, transforming pop imagery into art that resonates across generations.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Derek Mitchell, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
Nonetheless, the four generations of Eckes have left their legacy.
—Norman Ellstrand and Nathan Ellstrand / Made By History, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
During the pandemic, younger generations primarily went to school remotely.
—Liz Elting, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Rising living costs in major cities, intense workplace demands and shifting attitudes among younger generations are frequently cited as factors behind the decline.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
In a workplace with employees representing multiple generations, how can leaders make empathy a key ingredient of the organizational culture?
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The youngest boomers are currently 60 years old, meaning there is plenty of time for house values to appreciate further before younger generations inherit.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
This share continued to expand during the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath, with the younger Generation X and millennial generations also widening their share of America's housing market.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
His use of magazine covers, and fashion photography from brands like Balenciaga and Prada as canvases, exploring the fusion of nostalgia and iconography, transforming pop imagery into art that resonates across generations.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generations
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Few cities in America maintain a professional network of suburban theaters that specialize in splashy productions of Broadway musicals; Chicago has just such a still-thriving circuit in Aurora, Oakbrook Terrace and Lincolnshire.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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Then there are productions like Severance, the Apple TV+ show, where midcentury-modern design is used as a symbol for delusion and conformity.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
24 Dec. 2024
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Currently, 212 breeds and varieties are recognized by the American Kennel Club which are divided into seven groups (sporting, hound, working, terrier, toy, non-sporting, herding).—
Jalen Williams,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
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Firstly, there's no knowing what varieties of sticky residue exist on the floor of the United Center mid-game, and the furry bag is hovering dangerously close to the surface.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Each decade has its own indelible character; at the beginning of a new one journalists hold an unofficial contest to try to be the first to characterize, and more importantly name, the latest developments in our culture.—
Jim Greer,
SPIN,
24 Dec. 2024
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Infrastructural developments, at Finch Farm and Walton Hall Park, home of Everton Women, have not been ruled out.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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Published on December 23, 2024 Alternative fuels, advanced technology, and futuristic creations have long been the focus of concept yachts.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
23 Dec. 2024
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Across the resort, guests can sip on imaginative, zero-proof creations that cater to all palates.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Crypto has plenty of unique characteristics, including the underlying blockchain technology along with innovations such as staking and DeFi.—
Nimrod Lehavi,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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As new products and innovations hit the market and her solo travels continue, she's curated quite the arsenal of safety devices and accessories.—
Stephanie Gray,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2025
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The Curious History of Your Home This podcast explores the creation of genius household inventions that people have long taken for granted, such as clocks, toilets, and wallpaper.—
Marnie Shure,
The Atlantic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Patent grants exclusive rights to inventors for specific, novel inventions or processes.—
Tonya M. Evans,
Forbes,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Generations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generations. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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