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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
Every Thanksgiving, people still take turkeys, ribs, chicken, and Boston butts for Harold and his family to smoke for holiday dinners -- a tradition stretching back generations.
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Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
Family-owned for five generations, Akehurst marks its 150th anniversary with 600 commercial clients and a $20 million annual business.
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Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
Native traditions of dance, storytelling, weaving, beading, pottery and other arts had remained pure and unchanged for generations.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Gen Z is already more likely than older generations to use AI for therapy, medical advice, as well as for financial and investment decisions—unsurprising given that just over half of Gen Zers use AI at least weekly, according to an April survey from Gallup.
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Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
Identities are evolving too; younger generations may no longer embrace the nation as their prime identity.
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Simon Sebag Montefiore,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
What does language like that do to younger generations?
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CBS News,
28 June 2026
In past generations, kids turned on the TV to watch PBS, Saturday morning cartoons, the Disney Channel, or Nickelodeon.
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Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
28 June 2026
On most measures, young people are more pessimistic than their elders about the future of the country and the resilience of the American dream, the aspiration that has fueled generations of Americans.
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Susan Page,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
Family-owned for five generations, Akehurst marks its 150th anniversary with 600 commercial clients and a $20 million annual business.
—
Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
Native traditions of dance, storytelling, weaving, beading, pottery and other arts had remained pure and unchanged for generations.
—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Gen Z is already more likely than older generations to use AI for therapy, medical advice, as well as for financial and investment decisions—unsurprising given that just over half of Gen Zers use AI at least weekly, according to an April survey from Gallup.
—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
Identities are evolving too; younger generations may no longer embrace the nation as their prime identity.
—
Simon Sebag Montefiore,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
What does language like that do to younger generations?
—
CBS News,
28 June 2026
In past generations, kids turned on the TV to watch PBS, Saturday morning cartoons, the Disney Channel, or Nickelodeon.
—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
28 June 2026
On most measures, young people are more pessimistic than their elders about the future of the country and the resilience of the American dream, the aspiration that has fueled generations of Americans.
—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generations
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But the renovations later prompted the board to halt all productions.
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Connection is a key part of the experience during productions from the Psych Drama Company.
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Arachnids, including spiders (most common varieties) and scorpions.
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Because its founders, the Faro family, built a small empire in Sicily from an ornamental plant business that grew into one of the largest Mediterranean plant nurseries in Europe, exporting more than 5,000 varieties to 60 countries.
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Ten years ago, on Mother’s Day, Fiona Galvin reported her 17-year-old daughter missing.
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Over the past 10 years, Quinn has seen an increase in challenging behavior and more emotions among her 6- and 7-year-olds, with a particular ramp-up since the pandemic.
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Equipped with modern combat management systems, advanced sensors, and a ski-jump launch configuration, Vikrant currently operates MiG-29K fighters while preparing for future carrier aviation developments.
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Other issues that will likely receive attention are the construction of buildings — from low-income housing to luxury developments — with cheap materials and without proper permits.
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Once open, the program will provide transitional housing and on-site services to people who are chronically homeless and struggling with drug addiction, mental health or all types of disabilities.
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But the total tally obscures how there were basically two types of Davis residents, those living close to the project and those living elsewhere in town.
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His creations feature a proprietary cheese blend, a housemade marinara sauce and a preservative-free sourdough from a local baker delivered each morning.
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LaSyl Natural Cooking Oil Solidifier While fried foods are one of the world’s finest creations, making them at home is really a chore.
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The four-day contest is a major event on the barbecue competition circuit, with more than $190,000 in prizes across categories like beef, exotics (like alligator, or emu, for instance), wings, and sauce.
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The report also highlighted improvements in clearance rates and an overall decrease in major crime categories, including robberies.
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On top of advances in chips and AI algorithms, a range of innovations in system-level orchestration—for instance, dynamic model routing and edge-first execution—will play an important role in further driving down AI’s energy needs.
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Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas that are reshaping the materials sector.
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“Generations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generations. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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