generation

Definition for generation

noun as in creation, production

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bearing, breeding, formation, genesis, origination, procreation, propagation, reproduction

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begetting, bringing forth, engenderment, fructifying, multiplying, spawning

noun as in age group

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cohort, contemporaries, peers

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age, crop, microgeneration

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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 as in period of time between age groups

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day, era, period, time

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decades, epoch, years

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stage

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I’ve long believed that what sets America apart is the possibility of growing up in hardship and raising your children in comfort, all within a single generation.

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The Finnish telecom-equipment provider announced a new strategy in which it plans to accelerate growth in AI and cloud, while developing new technology that incorporates AI into the next generation of mobile networks.

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A generation of “Dazed and Confused” fans is mourning the potential loss of a landmark—one of the vanishing symbols of Old Austin.

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Analysts have pointed out the vast market potential of AI video generation, with applications across sectors including movies, animation and advertising.

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A generation of Scotland fans have just witnessed the greatest game of their lives.

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