as in beginning
the point at which something begins
was present at the meeting which was later considered the genesis of the new political movement
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So that’s a long way of explaining kind of the genesis of where this title came from.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 3 May 2025
Other users also offered up tips, with suggestions to use Kérastase genesis line, topical minoxidil, Nutrafol, and a combination of rosemary oil, jojoba oil and castor oil.
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Its initial genesis is not totally clear—but one prominent theory suggests that bits of endometrium (the inside lining of the uterus) shed during menstruation can flow backward through the fallopian tubes and leak into the pelvis.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
Since its genesis in 1958, NASA has really speckled our corner of the cosmos with incredible feats of engineering.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 3 May 2025
Other users also offered up tips, with suggestions to use Kérastase genesis line, topical minoxidil, Nutrafol, and a combination of rosemary oil, jojoba oil and castor oil.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 2 May 2025
Its initial genesis is not totally clear—but one prominent theory suggests that bits of endometrium (the inside lining of the uterus) shed during menstruation can flow backward through the fallopian tubes and leak into the pelvis.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
Since its genesis in 1958, NASA has really speckled our corner of the cosmos with incredible feats of engineering.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for genesis
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Coming back as a judge 20 years later is such a special full-circle moment for me and it’s meant a lot to share that journey with the people that have been there from the beginning, as well as a whole new generation of Idol fans.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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The inaugural Mass marked the official beginning of Leo’s pontificate.—
Molly Bohannon,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Since its inception, NASA has selected 61 women as astronaut candidates, many of them making groundbreaking contributions to space science and exploration.—
Betsy Pudliner,
The Conversation,
19 May 2025
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And since its inception, the CDF has made significant investments in cinema through a portfolio of $234 million.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
19 May 2025
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At the onset, $50 million in seed money was allocated statewide, but the law stated an additional unspecified amount would be needed in the future.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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Former Grey’s Anatomy star Patrick Dempsey is returning to broadcast TV as the lead in Memory of a Killer, Fox’s straight-to-series thriller about a hitman who develops early onset Alzheimer’s.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
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Kuhns allowed 5 runs (4 earned), 3 hits and 3 walks, and struck out 3 during his 2-inning start for the Vols.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
17 May 2025
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Collecting just one out during last Saturday’s start against the Cincinnati Reds provoked threats on the lives of McCullers and his children.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Sheridan’s first stop was in San Marcos on May 8 for Texas State University’s spring commencement, where he was awarded an honorary doctorate of letters.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2025
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Bentley University's commencement is set to take place on Friday.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
13 May 2025
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Over time, its blend of niacinamide, alpha arbutin, and kojic and gallic acid promises to brighten stubborn dark spots.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
19 May 2025
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The ratings, which are a forward-looking analysis of investment strategies, indicate that analysts expect the funds to produce positive alpha relative to peers.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
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While working in South America, the Neapolitan engineer oversaw the launch of a plant in Brazil that made Jeep the country’s top-selling SUV brand.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center coordinated the launch, which sent four Tianqi satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO).—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
19 May 2025
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“Genesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genesis. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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