next-generation
adjective
next-gen·er·a·tion
ˈnekst-ˌje-nə-ˈrā-shən 
variants
or less commonly next generation
: of or relating to a potential, forthcoming, or brand-new version of an existing product or technology : next-gen
The older hardware companies don't have the field to themselves. They're being challenged by waves of start-ups with next-generation technology.—
Bethany McLean
Bethany McLeanThe finding has added fuel to a long-standing dispute over the Navy's next-generation sonar technology—a system that environmentalists say poses grave risks to marine mammals.—David Kohn
David KohnMr. [Lewis] Dale [General Motor's director of public policy] said the world's largest automaker spent $1 billion on electric vehicle and fuel cell research and prototype production in the past decade. He said GM doesn't want to make just 50,000 next generation vehicles, but rather sell millions.—Mike Pare
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Amara 2 is the next-generation system focused on 3D, now moving into pilot projects with studios.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Mads Claus Rasmussen | Afp | Getty Images Novo Nordisk on Wednesday flagged promising late-stage trial results for its new Cagrilinitide obesity treatment, as the Danish pharmaceutical giant seeks a next-generation alternative to its blockbuster Wegovy weight-loss drug.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
The Patriot is credited with intercepting next-generation Russian weapons in Ukraine, like hypersonic missiles.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The application involves a constellation called HIBLEO-XL-1, which would join Globalstar’s existing plan to create another next-generation satellite network called C-3 using over $1 billion in funding from Apple.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
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Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Mads Claus Rasmussen | Afp | Getty Images Novo Nordisk on Wednesday flagged promising late-stage trial results for its new Cagrilinitide obesity treatment, as the Danish pharmaceutical giant seeks a next-generation alternative to its blockbuster Wegovy weight-loss drug.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
The Patriot is credited with intercepting next-generation Russian weapons in Ukraine, like hypersonic missiles.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The application involves a constellation called HIBLEO-XL-1, which would join Globalstar’s existing plan to create another next-generation satellite network called C-3 using over $1 billion in funding from Apple.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Next-generation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-generation. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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