BASELINE Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

baseline

noun

ˈbās-ˌlīn

Definition of baseline

as in beginning

the point at which something begins any year or event we use as the baseline for the Renaissance is going to be at least somewhat arbitrary

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Recent Examples of baseline Prior to the age of 40, your annual OB-GYN exam and regular self-examination is the baseline for screening for anything suspicious; after the age of 40, an annual mammogram is recommended for additional imaging. — Nicole Pajer, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026 Their initial target is to recover at least 50% of the mineral content, but PNNL says reaching that baseline efficiently remains difficult. — New Atlas, 27 July 2026 The feeding guidelines are just a baseline, as calorie needs can vary based on the pet’s species, size, age, activity level, and overall health. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 27 July 2026 The minimum wage sets the baseline employers use to negotiate pay with workers. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for baseline

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Asking how your home will be promoted, and whether it will be listed in the MLS from the very beginning, can help ensure your property has the strongest possible start.

— Heartland MLS®, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
The Bundesliga had only begun in 1963, marking the true beginning of professionalism.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of beginning

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Tarik Skubal takes the mound Tuesday night for his first start with the NL West leaders since the ace left-hander was acquired in a trade with the Detroit Tigers.

— Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
Her relentless complaining starts to wear on Kat, who bears the brunt of it.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of start

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Since its inception, more than 160 productions have been staged, reaching more than 6 million people.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Gilroy’s multi-ethnic roots, however, begin at its inception, when Scotsman John Gilroy became the first English-speaking settler of California, married Maria Clara Ortega – the daughter of a Spanish rancher, and then became a Mexican citizen.

— Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

Definition of inception

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Crist, for example, was given a distinguished alumni award June 5 at commencement ceremonies held by the Antelope Valley College.

— Pat Maio, Daily News, 31 July 2026
The 22-year-old students from Bradford, England, took to the stage together at Keele University’s commencement ceremony to collect their diplomas.

— Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

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Connect is currently in the final stages of outfitting at Den Breejen Shipyard in the Netherlands, with launch expected sometime later this year.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
Now, seven months into the year, the evidence is clear—fruity fragrance launches have dominated, from YSL Beauty’s latest iteration of Libre, with a juicy raspberry twist, to Parfums de Marly’s recent debut of Athénaïs, a sparkling citrine.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 July 2026

Definition of launch

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But prices have since shot higher, and the national average is back above $4 a gallon – a critical threshold for consumer psychology and sentiment.

— Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
The most accessible citizenship-by-investment programs are generally found in the Caribbean, where the schemes come with relatively low investment thresholds and comparatively less red tape.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026

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