1
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.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
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.
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
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.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of generation
No good comes from a comedy trying to declare itself a standard-bearer for its entire generation.
—
Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2025
Not only did Dylan’s music reach a new generation of Millennials, but the ostensibly underground culture of collecting and sharing his music also translated to modern times.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2025
Today, the Flagler and Kenan families, direct heirs of Henry Flagler, continue to steward the property four generations later with his same vision: preserving its storied past and lofty standards while ensuring its vibrant appeal for each new generation.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
Once the first generation of mom-and-pop motels prospered, the first chain operations arose and followed, targeting travelers who wanted no surprises.
—Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for generation
Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2025
Not only did Dylan’s music reach a new generation of Millennials, but the ostensibly underground culture of collecting and sharing his music also translated to modern times.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2025
Today, the Flagler and Kenan families, direct heirs of Henry Flagler, continue to steward the property four generations later with his same vision: preserving its storied past and lofty standards while ensuring its vibrant appeal for each new generation.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
Once the first generation of mom-and-pop motels prospered, the first chain operations arose and followed, targeting travelers who wanted no surprises.
—Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for generation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generation
Noun
-
Cost-cutting measures, better alignment of production with demand, and improved software and electrification strategies will be crucial, analysts say.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
-
The feature is from production companies Sandbox Films, Protozoa Pictures, Planet Octopus Studios, and Spring Films.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
30 May 2025
Noun
-
For a variety of reasons, including delays tied to the need for workers with proper security clearances, Boeing may or may not be able to complete the order before the end of President Donald Trump’s second term.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
-
Here are a few: Fun and Games events are June 1 and June 15 featuring a variety of board and card games; call 404-713-9762.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
Noun
-
Last year, after LVMH had purchased a 60-percent stake in Off-White in 2021, the brand was sold to Bluestar Alliance, the portfolio of which also includes Palm Angels, Hurley and English Laundry.—
Ian Servantes for Footwear News,
Robb Report,
1 June 2025
-
Fernandes turned down offers to leave Old Trafford last year, instead signing a three-year contract with an option to run until 2028, but interest from Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League is genuine.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
Noun
-
One standout collaboration came from French design collective Hall Haus, which was invited by Alula to create Haus Dari, a modern-Majlis-type seating system that mimics desert dunes, settling on the approach and seeing their creation come to fruition took a good six weeks.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
-
The United States once cheered the creation of South Sudan as an independent nation.—
Cara Anna,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
Noun
-
Ultimately, the countries that win the new industrial era won’t be the ones with the loudest rhetoric.—
Michael Sheldrick,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
-
Mike Noyes of Granby, a high-IQ walk-on who eventually earned a scholarship during the Kevin Ollie era, is an assistant coach/director of player development.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
24 May 2025
Noun
-
Officials argue that these developments render the settlement unnecessary and unconstitutional.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
23 May 2025
-
On the heels of its May 7 separation from Lionsgate, Starz is quickly starting to build its own library of IP with four series in priority development, all fully owned by the premium network.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
Noun
-
New applications in these categories are included in the suspension.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
-
Notwithstanding the growth of tequila and bourbon over the last decade, vodka remains the largest spirits category by volume and still ranks among the top three for revenue.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
-
In addition, she is slated to appear in Julia Jackman’s period drama 100 Nights of Hero, as well as Pete Ohs and Jeremy O. Harris’ Erupcja and director Daniel Goldhaber’s horror remake of the legendary shock cult film Faces of Death.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
-
Consider strategic maintenance scheduling that moves beyond simply avoiding severe weather to identifying periods when the revenue opportunity cost is lowest based on long-term weather pattern analysis.—
Renny Vandewege,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Generation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generation. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share