generations

noun

plural of generation
1
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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2
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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3
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 Rachel Ionata, a research and development manager at the center, said the effort is driven by a desire to preserve the environment for future generations. — Joan Murray, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 The gap in these estimates is due in large part to the scope of the generations leaving and receiving assets. — Sharon Epperson,stephanie Dhue, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026 Maintaining separate software update paths across product generations is unsustainable. — Thomas Ryd, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 They are united in knowing that, unlike with previous generations, climate change and environmental damage are no longer a distant threat. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 The most popular source of financial guidance in the survey, across generations, was respondents’ own internet research. — Elana Schor, semafor.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Unlike gene-editing embryos, these changes aren’t passed to future generations. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 July 2026 Once considered unprofessional or unconventional in some settings, tattoos have become far more accepted across generations. — Rachel Brown Kirkland, AJC.com, 30 July 2026 Self Help Graphics and the collective self determination of our global Chicanx art community will continue to be strengthened by his support for many generations into the future. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 30 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generations
  1. productions
  2. varieties
  3. years
  4. developments
  5. types
  6. creations
  7. categories
  8. innovations
Noun
  • The Facility's International Reach And Current Projects The A&M MoCap Lab has already conducted two Hollywood productions remotely, both for the gaming industry, the details of which Annapurna did not disclose in our interview.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The current count of active productions on the Georgia Film Office website is 23, up from 13 at the nadir of July.
    — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of productions
Noun
  • The purple coneflower is one of the most popular, but all varieties are drought-tolerant and thrive in full sun and hot weather.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026
  • This perennial flower includes many different varieties, with new ones being introduced every year.
    — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 3 Aug. 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
  • There will be interesting developments as newer models and agentic systems enter validation-heavy areas, but for now, CIOs should be careful.
    — Harini Gopalakrishnan, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • These systematic engineering developments reflect China’s strategy to expand its third-generation nuclear fleet, supporting baseline energy security while working toward a peak in carbon emissions by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2060.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of developments
Noun
  • The new law prohibits drugmakers from restricting the number or types of pharmacies that hospitals and other providers can contract with to dispense medications to their patients through a federal program called the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
    — Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The top’s crew neckline and babydoll cut give the set some stylish flair that’s flattering on all body types.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of types
Noun
  • While Galliano attends only infrequently, his creations are well worn by celebrity guests of the event, including famously by Princess Diana.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • New dishes at Customshop Chef-partner Andres Kaifer — known for building fine-dining flavors from seasonal, local ingredients — is sending fresh creations out of the kitchen, with menu tweaks still shifting.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of creations
Noun
  • Since 2020, inflation for transformers and power regulators has surged the second most of all 47 categories that the Bureau of Labor Statistics measures in its monthly Producer Price Index, a gauge of wholesale inflation.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Disney says that 58 brands across 34 different categories have bought time during the game, with nine brands advertising for the first time.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of categories
Noun
  • Increasingly, success depends not on who invents first, but on who can manufacture, deploy and scale those innovations most effectively.
    — Ariyan Kabir, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The postwar research system laid the foundation for innovations ranging from microelectronics and biotechnology to the internet.
    — H. Christopher Frey, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of innovations

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