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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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Under the new leadership of CEO Ravi Ahuja, Sony Pictures Entertainment will emphasize franchises and next-gen content.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

It also has a stake in Westinghouse, which designed the most prominent large next-gen American nuclear reactor.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

"Our proof-of-concept device showcases rapid, scalable charging and energy storage at room temperature, laying the groundwork for next-gen energy solutions," he said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

The company’s next-gen pipeline could generate global sales of $30 billion in 2045, Bernstein estimates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

This next-gen tech can be built in months, not years, and deliver carbon-free power at competitive costs.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 24, 2025

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