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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


Example Sentences

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My generation got to witness all three in their prime, but only in hindsight can we fully appreciate their accomplishments.

From The Wall Street Journal

In our world, geography and resources still matter, but technology, wealth generation and the ability to benefit from the gains of trade matter a great deal more, as Israel keeps demonstrating.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a post on Ambrosia’s Facebook account, the band described North as “the Hammond B3 King” after his preferred instrument and said his “sonic architecture defined a generation of progressive and soft rock.”

From Los Angeles Times

“The American Dream is alive, but it’s slipping out of reach for too many people — and for future generations,” Dimon said in the announcement.

From MarketWatch

Another driver of the trend could be the fact that younger generations consider travel a top priority in their lives.

From Los Angeles Times