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generation

[jen-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌdʒɛn əˈreɪ ʃən /


NOUN
age group
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
age crop microgeneration
WEAK
Beat Generation Gen X Gen Y Gen Z Generation A Generation X Generation Y Generation Z Lost Generation Millennials Silent Generation Xennials baby boomers boomers sandwich generation
NOUN
period of time between age groups
Synonyms


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Georgi Kinkladze, there'll be Manchester City fans from a previous generation who'll remember him, who could get past people in a telephone box.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

“The third generation ain’t gonna be where it stops.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

Ryonex has emerged as one of the most notable names in Japan’s new generation of futuristic trap and melodic drill.

From Slate Aug. 28, 2026

And that it was going to connect with a completely new generation.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 27, 2026

“Unfortunately,” Darkness said, “your generation is less concerned with learning the stories as well as sharing them, and more concerned with modern conveniences. As such, we are losing our memories.”

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

"A true icon whose songs have crossed generations, these chart returns are a fitting celebration of Dolly's incredible life, career and lasting impact," they added.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

“My goal is to ensure that their names are never forgotten here at Inglewood Park Cemetery and that their story continues to be remembered for generations to come,” Rivas added.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

Of all the generations, said Pugh, older folks seem to be the ones who use AI “with glee.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

"My children had the books too, and now their children have them. Two generations," she said, holding back tears.

From Barron's Aug. 27, 2026

For generations, American history books hid or downplayed the evils of slavery.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis




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