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 Related Stories The story takes place over four days in December and tracks four women spanning three generations. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026 Smith also cautioned against sweeping claims about generations. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026 For generations, American streets and parks showcased the tall, stately pillars of rows and rows of elm trees. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026 For generations, her family has been tending to the land and their community. — The Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Through several generations of Trask men, East of Eden dramatizes the struggle of choosing to be good. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026 The executive repeatedly turned his attention toward younger generations. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026 Dell Slim Desktop Early Prime Day Deal Dell has been the go-to name for all-purpose desktops for generations, hitting the sweet spot between price and performance with materials built to last. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026 As cofounder and frontwoman of the Bags and the Alice Bag Band in the ‘70s and early ‘80s, the pioneering Chicana icon has served as inspiration for generations of women in rock music. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 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 hope, said KOFIC’s Han, was that the mingling over champagne and canapés might lead to future co-productions and partnerships.
    — Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Last month, Congress introduced the bipartisan Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act, designed to lure productions back to the states via a 20% federal tax credit on domestic labor costs.
    — Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of productions
Noun
  • Picking up her weekly shopping, pensioner Ute Istock quips that the choice of apple varieties is as broad as that of candidates on the ballot sheets in last month's city election — adding that this is not necessarily a good thing.
    — Esme Nicholson, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The place back in 2013 received high praise in Saveur magazine for its pies, 20 different varieties.
    — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 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
  • Araghchi was in the middle of briefing senior officials on these developments and the growing likelihood of conflict when the bombs started to fall.
    — Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Three developments are worth tracking, each with a practical move for the person running the family’s health at home.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of developments
Noun
  • The rooms Six spacious room types span a minimum of 475 square feet.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The approach also gives military units more flexibility during different types of missions.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of types
Noun
  • One of the first popular artist hubs was the Bakehouse Art Complex, which opened in 1985, renting work space to dozens of artists who sold their creations from cubicles.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Rum cocktails are available, as are gin, tequila/mezcal and vodka creations.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of creations
Noun
  • The privacy extends to the luxury categories where Gen Z spends most heavily.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • There are 16 categories of rooms, featuring special amenities like private plunge pools, hot tubs, and sky-deck roof terraces.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of categories
Noun
  • The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, first given in 1901, has been awarded 116 times to 232 winners for innovations in medicine and biological sciences.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 5 Oct. 2026
  • These innovations point towards a future where transformers assist patients in informing them of risks with different types of medications.
    — Esha Desai, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of innovations

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“Generations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generations. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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