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next-gen

American  
[nekst-jen] / ˈnɛkstˈdʒɛn /

adjective

  1. next-generation.


noun

next-gens plural
  1. next-generation.

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“It’s sort of this next-gen auto fiction type thing that is creating its own rules,” Moshfegh said ahead of their Q-and-A.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

Such investment is badly needed for next-gen geothermal firms, which have enormous capital costs.

From BBC Jun. 25, 2026

BanyanGlobal, an advisory firm for family businesses and family offices, will customize next-gen training for individual families it works with upon request.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 1, 2026

Which is the most important next-gen shopper now—Gen Z, born roughly between 1996 and 2010, or Gen Alpha, born after?

From Barron's Apr. 9, 2026

"The research and proof-of-concept validates the exciting potential of quantum batteries to achieve rapid, scalable charging and energy storage at room temperature, laying the groundwork for next-gen energy solutions," Dr. Quach said.

From Science Daily Mar. 22, 2026

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