next generation

[nekst-jen-er-ay-shuhn] / ˈnɛkstˌdʒɛn ərˈeɪ ʃən /

NOUN

posterity

Synonyms

STRONG

breed brood children descendants family heirs issue lineage offspring progeny scions seed stock successors

WEAK

progeniture succeeding generations unborn

Antonyms

STRONG

parent

WEAK

past

Example Sentences

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What does that mean for the next generation?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Almost everyone Gilman works with plans to leave money to the next generation or to charity, so is careful about risk to preserve what they can.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Young aides Ronnie and Alysse were the next generation, but they were still learning.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

SoftBank also plans to support regional research and development by working with local universities, engineering schools, and training institutions, focusing on the skills needed for the next generation of AI infrastructure.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

I’d hoped to understand the story about Saul and Jonas, put a medical asterisk on that family legend, but if family is important, then the next generation has to get their chance.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

next generation

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