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 Moving between Paris and Belo Horizonte, the film explores grief, migration, Black identity and the invisible ties connecting women across generations. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026 Wild honey hunting is a sacred tradition for them, embedded in ritual and passed down through generations. — Prayan Pokharel, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 Bovines are a blessing The sentiment comes from the respect people here have for cows, seen for many generations as providers of sustenance and prosperity. — Fatma Tanis, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026 Dolly Parton was universally adored across generations, political lines, musical tastes. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 But the demographic math changed—baby boomers are now moving through retirement while younger generations deal with record job market difficulty. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 By building three different-sized robots based on the same base model, the team was able to observe some of the trade-offs that occur when a real fish grows larger, something that naturally occurs over many generations. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026 Anguay said the work being done today will help future generations experience cleaner air and lessen the impacts of climate change. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026 Dolly also opened doors for generations of singers, songwriters, musicians and dreamers from every walk of life and across every continent. — Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 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

Red and gold varieties have also made their way to Miami-Dade.

— Alex Harris August 25, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
The adaptable oak varieties are native to the capital region and, when mature, can often survive the hot, dry summers without being watered — something Leary points to when advocating for preserving the trees rather than planting new ones.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 25 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

New developments in Qatar are not expected to reach full capacity before the second half of 2027, according to consultancy Wood Mackenzie.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Check back throughout for updates on firefighting efforts, evacuation orders, road closures, weather conditions and other developments related to the Ross Fire.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 27 Aug. 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

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Now, the 25-year-old singer-songwriter —who boasts a catalog of over two thousand songs — is stepping up to perform his own creations, aiming to establish himself as a vocalist representing the genre’s new generation.

— Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026
With prosthetics that gave him a grin to rival Jack Nicholson’s in another King project, The Shining, Curry’s Pennywise would endure as one of the scariest King creations on film or television.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of creations

Noun

This study found an association between certain BMI categories and lower mortality.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Across all categories, the beds deserve special mention—exceptionally comfortable, with soft bedding and supportive pillows that punch well above the price point.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of categories

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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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