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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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Both world models and AI video generation have to master the mathematics and physics of how real-world objects typically move.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

“The National Science Foundation is the singular agency within our government that has as its focus making sure that we stay ahead in basic science, technological developments, training the next generation of scientists and engineers.“

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

Jay is part of a new generation of social media creators whose job it is to provide constant updates on fans' favourite film, TV and music stars.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Wall Street is now banking a turnaround on the success of the company’s forthcoming 14A process node, which refers to the generation of chip-manufacturing technology.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

Madison possessed the subtlest and most intellectually sophisticated understanding of the choices facing the new American republic of any member of the revolutionary generation.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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