Gen Z
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of Gen Z
First recorded in 1995–2000
Example Sentences
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The latte sheds light on everything from commodity inflation to trade chaos; from geopolitical strife and climate change to Gen Z cultural tastes.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
“Over 70% of Gen Z and Millennials report borrowing from family members to cover basic needs,” Yardeni explains.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
Gen Z hates AI, but we can’t stop using it.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Gen Z is taking this the furthest, stacking trips onto concerts, sporting events and even medical or cosmetic procedures abroad.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
If her track wins over Gen Z, some credit for that win is due to songwriter Kjersti Long’s contribution to the track; the teenage pop singer has a co-writer credit along with Johnson and Jones.
From Salon • May 2, 2024
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