How to Use Gen Z in a Sentence

Gen Z

noun
  • But while much of the process has stayed the same, Gen Z has a new way of getting ready.
    — Isabelle Butera, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2023
  • And perhaps that has to do with working with Gen Z clients.
    — Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 20 Mar. 2025
  • For Gen Z, the more real the influencer, the better the brand appeal.
    — Zaheer Dodhia, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • But, the recent embrace from Gen Z has taken Deftones to new heights.
    — Chris MacIas, Sacramento Bee, 23 Feb. 2025
  • The report defined Gen Z as adults aged between 18 and 26 years old.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Over the past five years, the report found that Gen Z’s visits to PetSmart increased by 1.3%.
    — Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024
  • One thing we were also struck by is just how many unique films, by and about Gen Z, are starting to emerge.
    — J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 1 Apr. 2025
  • This is the food that Gen Z is demanding and that Gen Alpha will grow up with: this is the future of food.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2024
  • This part confused me; doesn’t the cilantro question long predate Gen Z?
    — Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Contrary to stereotypes, much of Gen Z is doing just fine.
    — Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Add a viral skin care product from Drunk Elephant, the brand that all of Gen Z is shopping.
    — Blake Bakkila, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2024
  • Many millennials and Gen Z workers weren't on the job back then.
    — Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 24 July 2024
  • The old take-it-or-leave-it attitude no longer works for Gen Z employees.
    — Margaret Franklin, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2024
  • The couple have two children — Gen Z daughter Hope and high schooler Gus.
    — Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 6 Aug. 2024
  • Trump leads by 6 with Gen Z/Millennials and by 8 with the under 45 group in this scenario.
    — Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 30 May 2024
  • In a way, Piette applauds Gen Z for dressing for themselves and not suffering in the name of fashion.
    — Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Williams is the ultimate cool guy, his Skateboard P era shaped the way Gen Z guys dress currently.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 12 Dec. 2023
  • Alarmed by dwindling sales to Gen Z, the dairy industry is going all out to get younger Americans on the milk train.
    — Kim Severson, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2023
  • In fact, Jacob is super popular among Gen Z boys, with the moniker rising to the top of the list in 28 states, according to the ranking.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 6 Aug. 2024
  • Making the case to Gen Z Williamson’s message has resonated with younger voters.
    — Rachel Looker, USA TODAY, 7 July 2023
  • Moving to Texas has to be a holistic decision, says Petersen, the Gen Z transplant.
    — USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2023
  • In the Vibes survey, 84% of Boomers — but just 70% of Gen Z voters — trust that their vote choices truly remain secret.
    — Margaret Talev, Axios, 2 Nov. 2024
  • The volatile economy and the rough hand of cards dealt to Gen Z has put extra pressure on the generation’s resolve.
    — Chloe Berger, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2024
  • Although, Gen Z is part of the working economy and well into adulthood, not many own homes.
    — Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Over the past couple of years, the Fed’s interest rate hikes have helped put Gen Z on the real estate sidelines, but so have rising prices.
    — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 26 Jan. 2024
  • On average, workers would be willing to give up to 14% of their salary, with Gen Z workers giving up as much as 19%.
    — Roger Trapp, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
  • Lily-Rose Depp isn’t the only Gen Z celebrity leaning into graphic tees.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Hire some members of Gen Z for your research and development teams.
    — Sarah Davanzo, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2023
  • Members of Gen Z, the oldest of whom are now in their early- to mid-20s and are entering the workforce, came up with the lazy girl label themselves and are wearing it proudly.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 28 July 2023
  • Running is lapping other sports across fitness trackers, and Gen Z is setting the pace.
    — Laura Barrero, Axios, 11 July 2024

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