Gen X

Example Sentences

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“Or someone would say, ‘I’m going to start Gen X for Becerra,’ or ‘I’m going to start Millennials for Becerra.’

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Gen X identified with the protagonist 20 years ago.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Gen Z Christians attend church more often than millennials, Gen X and baby boomers, according to the Barna Group, a firm that studies U.S. faith trends.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Gen X are those born between 1965 and 1980, while millennials are those born between 1981 and 1996; baby boomers are those born between 1946 and 1964.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

“My parents are pretty interesting. But they are Gen X, I think.”

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh