generation

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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 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 For a generation that treats experiences as social currency, loyalty is no longer about status or long-haul perks. Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 The organization reflected a pattern in this new generation of filmmakers in the Central American country, largely comprised of women, with many telling stories focused on issues of womanhood and, most specifically, being a woman in Costa Rica today. Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 1 July 2025 My dad’s sort of speed, sort of skipped a generation, skipped me and Eli. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025 These are only a few examples of the deep ties between higher education and the founding generation; approximately half of them attained some form of it—an impressively high level of advanced learning for the time. Time, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for generation
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Noun
  • Because of this, many folks will accidentally prune away flower buds in winter, resulting in poor flower production come summer.
    Dr. Nick Goltz, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2025
  • It’s been more than a dozen years since she was involved in its production — the tour ended in 2013.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 5 July 2025
Noun
  • Amazon Prime Day 2025 features deals on a variety of tools from brands like Black+Decker, Craftsman, and DeWalt.
    Chris Sims, IndyStar, 9 July 2025
  • Panda continues to trial Asian, Australian and domestic varieties, with an eye toward optimizing fiber quality for its process.
    Kasi Martin, Sourcing Journal, 9 July 2025
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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
  • Krings plans to host a slate of events including dinners, cocktails and meet-the-designer moments throughout the year.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 7 July 2025
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  • This drive to merge purpose with strategy is what ultimately led to the creation of Brown, Roberts & Associates.
    Jason Phillips, USA Today, 8 July 2025
  • This space is central to the creation of Maison Psyché, a perfume house inspired by Rémy Martin’s centuries of oak-aging expertise.
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • And while that Saved by the Bell era is unbeatable, he's only gotten better with time.
    Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 12 July 2025
  • Swiatek is now the eighth different winner in the last eight years, following on from the Serena Williams era.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Noun
  • Consider requesting professional development budgets for AI training, conference attendance or certification programs.
    Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
  • Advertisement The Crown Prince has been masterful at protecting Saudi Arabia’s development.
    Karen Elliott House, Time, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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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  • Among the graffiti was a drawing of a crying woman with a distinct Flavian period hairstyle, as well as the Greek alphabet.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
  • Over that same period, the state has invested in new transportation and development projects, like the WALK rail bridge spanning the Norwalk River, and the Connecticut River bridge connecting Old Saybrook and Old Lyme.
    Janhavi Munde, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2025

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“Generation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generation. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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