Silent Generation

noun

variants or less commonly silent generation
: the generation of people born in the U.S. from about 1928 to 1945

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Surveys suggest, said Bhatt, that even members of the Silent Generation, who are older than 80 today, trust their clinicians with their data. — Katie Palmer, STAT, 14 Oct. 2026 Among baby boomer and Silent Generation donors, 92% give through cash contributions, while just 56% of Gen Z and millennial donors do. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026 On the one hand, Rudnick is glad to see today's young people wait longer to marry compared to her experience as a member of the Silent Generation. — Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, Gen Zers and those in the Silent Generation had the lowest understanding. — Elise M. Brett, EverydayHealth.com, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for Silent Generation

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First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Silent Generation was in 1951

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“Silent Generation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Silent%20Generation. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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