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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
Traditional studios might adopt Chinese models for some preproduction tasks such as concepting, but the geopolitical and intellectual property risks for commercial generations are too prohibitive.
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Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
After five generations, researchers found that only about 30% of daughter cells inherited the complete synthetic genome.
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Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
The Pennsylvania park has been owned and operated by the Knoebel family for four generations.
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Eve Chen,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
However, according to Indigo, younger generations of Black women appear increasingly willing to challenge those assumptions.
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Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Disposing of the Baby Boomers, a group who fought against government inaction and actions, is now a crisis for the generations that followed.
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Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
2 July 2026
The tension between the need for new workers and resurgent nativist politics will influence who comes, who settles and who is counted among the ancestors of future generations.
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Albert Sun,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Hybrid work remains the overwhelming favorite across generations.
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Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Family-owned for five generations, Akehurst marks its 150th anniversary with 600 commercial clients and a $20 million annual business.
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Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
After five generations, researchers found that only about 30% of daughter cells inherited the complete synthetic genome.
—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
The Pennsylvania park has been owned and operated by the Knoebel family for four generations.
—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
However, according to Indigo, younger generations of Black women appear increasingly willing to challenge those assumptions.
—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Disposing of the Baby Boomers, a group who fought against government inaction and actions, is now a crisis for the generations that followed.
—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
2 July 2026
The tension between the need for new workers and resurgent nativist politics will influence who comes, who settles and who is counted among the ancestors of future generations.
—
Albert Sun,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Hybrid work remains the overwhelming favorite across generations.
—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Family-owned for five generations, Akehurst marks its 150th anniversary with 600 commercial clients and a $20 million annual business.
—
Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generations
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Pélisson previously told Variety that animation and co-productions have become key drivers of French content’s appeal abroad, reflecting the sector’s ability to travel across borders and reach a wide range of audiences.
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On average, each crew member working in the last eight years have worked on 22 productions.
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Arachnids, including spiders (most common varieties) and scorpions.
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Because its founders, the Faro family, built a small empire in Sicily from an ornamental plant business that grew into one of the largest Mediterranean plant nurseries in Europe, exporting more than 5,000 varieties to 60 countries.
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Ten years ago, on Mother’s Day, Fiona Galvin reported her 17-year-old daughter missing.
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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.
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Asimwe Kabunga, chairman of both mining companies, said energy reliability has become increasingly important for remote developments.
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Here are the most significant developments since the tragedy occurred.
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These types of floor are easy to clean, handle moisture well, and don’t show every footprint.
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While terracotta pots and baskets lined with coconut coir have their uses, these types of containers dry out much faster and will need careful management to ensure plants don't wither away.
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When Blazy’s first Chanel creations began arriving at stores across Paris in March, the shirt developed in partnership with Charvet, priced at €3,900, sold out instantly.
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However, when the monsters become bent on world domination, the Minions must band together to defeat the creations gone awry.
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The four-day contest is a major event on the barbecue competition circuit, with more than $190,000 in prizes across categories like beef, exotics (like alligator, or emu, for instance), wings, and sauce.
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The report also highlighted improvements in clearance rates and an overall decrease in major crime categories, including robberies.
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On top of advances in chips and AI algorithms, a range of innovations in system-level orchestration—for instance, dynamic model routing and edge-first execution—will play an important role in further driving down AI’s energy needs.
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Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas that are reshaping the materials sector.
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“Generations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generations. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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