Gen Y
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of Gen Y
First recorded in 1990–95
Example Sentences
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Activist groups, calling themselves Gen Z and Gen Y movements, had recently issued a 72-hour ultimatum for Randrianirina's resignation, citing frustration with his performance, local media reported.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
Younger generations are fueling this trend, with 69.2% of Gen Z and 51% of Gen Y planning to spend more.
From Salon • Apr. 1, 2025
"Unlike their predecessors who prioritized privacy, the Gen Y digital immigrants and Gen Z digital natives are not averse to flaunting their lifestyles on social media," Verghese said.
From Reuters • Nov. 25, 2022
That’s a truth evident on the UN stage, where differing ideologies from the same Gen Y were on full display.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2022
We know fundamentally that Gen Y games more than Gen X, Gen Z more than Gen Y, and Gen A more than Gen Z, and that trend is not turning around.
From The Verge • Jul. 19, 2022
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