generations

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Mirroring the fashions of previous generations, known as "image replication", is a tactic that North Korean leaders have employed to retain power.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

“For generations of visitors, it had the reputation of a small, family-oriented park and one of California’s best-kept secrets,” the department said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

He still thinks that baby boomers, who are doing much better than other generations financially and aren’t willing to wait to splurge on fun, regardless of the macroeconomic backdrop, will put a floor under spending.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Because this chromosome is passed from father to son with little change, the findings confirm a continuous male lineage within the Da Vinci family dating back at least 15 generations.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

They only looked different on holidays, when girls decorated their family’s paths and thresholds with painted patterns called alpanas, just as their ancestors had done for generations.

From "Rickshaw Girl" by Mitali Perkins