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 The company says this allows new battery generations to use much of the existing manufacturing foundation. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026 Our community now spans film, music, fashion and sport, different generations and different cultures. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026 The lineup featured powerhouse artists across genres and generations, including Chappell Roan, Doechii, Bikini Kill, Garbage, the Breeders, Mitski, and Not for Radio. — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2026 Different countries, different generations, different personalities and genders, but goalkeepers tend to recognize something of themselves in one another. — Asli Pelit, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Young and middle-aged inheritors are more digitally savvy and activism-oriented than older generations. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026 But both, in parallel, inspired generations of women to forge their own paths. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Skills passed hand to hand for generations are now finding new practitioners through short videos on a phone screen, with TikTok and Instagram giving old-fashioned kitchen work a fresh identity. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026 After her death on Wednesday, younger generations of high-profile women took to social media to honor and thank Steinem. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026

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Noun

That state and its film incentives have been a major lure for productions for years.

— Eva Flowe August 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
Backed by Imani Media Group, the studio will host Halley’s own projects as well as outside productions.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of productions

Noun

Some pear varieties need a compatible second variety nearby for pollination, says Spoonemore, so always check the pollination requirements before buying one.

— Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 1 Sep. 2026
Over centuries, hundreds of thousands of varieties and cultivars have been bred from them, making the plant family one of the largest in the world.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 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 latest developments in the trial, including the defense's attempt to remove a juror.

— Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
As City surveyed the market for forward options last week, several sources familiar with Alvarez’s situation indicated that his former side monitored developments to see whether a return would be possible, but did not receive any encouragement.

— Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of developments

Noun

Using modern game design software, students create different types of video games including arcade, role-playing and first-person shooter games.

— Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
In addition, Flock started requiring users to enter specific case numbers and offense types associated with each search.

— Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of types

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The space will become an immaterial garden with intricate cutouts creating shadows, reflections and transparency for viewing the jewelry creations.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
One of Rathbun’s most popular Abacus creations — the lobster scallion shooter — takes on a new life at On The Rocks.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of creations

Noun

In the book’s 16 central chapters, Roden wanders from central categories such as yogurt, egg dishes, breads and pickles, showing how the countries of this region prepare stunning variations of common foodstuffs.

— Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026
Education and health services added 45,000 to lead all categories, with the latter group being at the forefront of employment growth.

— Jeff Cox, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of categories

Noun

And like most other innovations in the brand’s assortment, the formula is buildable, designed to be layered from day to night.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026
Among the various green commitments and innovations of note, all of Explora’s ships are RINA Dolphin-certified for their low-level of underwater noise emissions, which helps preserve marine life.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026

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