Thesaurus results for GENERATIONS

generations

noun

plural of generation

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 In Capital in the Twenty-First Century, the French economist Thomas Piketty showed how wealth perpetuates across generations and widens the divide between those who own capital and everyone else. — Nicholas Bequelin, Time, 16 Oct. 2026 One thing that has continued to surprise and inspire Hernández over the last few years is seeing younger generations of fans celebrate his group’s music. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 Shapiro emphasized more than once that media giants courting audiences need to think in terms of generations and affinity groups, not the age and gender demos of yore. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026 He is survived by his loving family and a legacy that will continue to challenge and inspire future generations of thinkers. — Sergio R. Bustos, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026 Younger adults today have a harder time buying homes than in previous generations, research shows, especially in larger cities. — Vince Dixon, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026 Take Royal Asscher, the Amsterdam diamond house founded in 1854, which has spent six generations perfecting the art of cutting a stone. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026 The owner Doug Doetsch’s family has been farming and making cider on Seminary Hill for five generations. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026 The fallout from Gaza’s destruction and the suffering of its people will be felt for generations. — Khaled Elgindy, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2026

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Noun

As a producer, her work has contributed to Emmy-, Peabody-, and Webby Award-winning productions.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026
Capton also said Mediawan intends to bring Reese’s Book Club internationally, including through potential productions in France and elsewhere in Europe.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of productions

Noun

In addition, butterflies are natural pollinators that provide critical pollination to several varieties of garden plants each spring, according to LoRusso.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Some canned soups come in low-sodium varieties, but check the sodium content on the nutrition label to be sure.

— Laura Bradley, HEALTH, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of varieties

Noun

Ten years ago, on Mother’s Day, Fiona Galvin reported her 17-year-old daughter missing.

— Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
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.

— Stacker, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026

Definition of years

Noun

The Justice Department has charged about 90 people for various types of election misconduct so far this year, including 50 who are said to have voted as noncitizens.

— SAFIYAH RIDDLE, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
Although lung cancer is generally considered a disease among people who are older, lung adenocarcinoma is more likely to occur in younger people than other types of lung cancer.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of types

Noun

Having dressed numerous actresses throughout her career, Chiuri sees a shift in red carpet culture toward individualized creations and, more recently, greater restraint.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Cook’s predecessor, Steve Jobs, was a rock-star visionary who sold the world on the deeply personal and even spiritual nature of tech creations.

— Andrew R. Chow, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of creations

Noun

Doernbecher Children’s Hospital patients across a variety of models ranging from classic sneakers to some of the sportswear company’s latest innovations.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2026
This builds on the original cell-to-pack innovations seen in the BYD Blade Battery, which dramatically changed EV safety expectations.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026

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