as in starts
the point at which something begins
the actual beginning of the universe is still under debate, with some scientists continuing to uphold the big bang theory
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Recent Examples of beginnings
This is a year of new beginnings, adventures and major changes in your life.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
That’s mastering the art of new beginnings—one attempt at a time.
—Tamar Gakharia, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Madonna opened up about her humble New York City beginnings in a new video interview.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 28 May 2026
The vision grew into multiple wedding and event spaces, ultimately setting the stage for the creation of the resort Camp Lucy and the beginnings of Whim Hospitality.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
Identity has been baked into Chavarria’s brand since its 2015 beginnings, and has been an integral part of its success both in the United States and abroad.
—Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 27 May 2026
From Sean Connery to Timothy Dalton to Daniel Craig, there’s been many iterations of the swaggering international super spy but none that showcase his humble beginnings until now.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 May 2026
Happily, from such inauspicious beginnings, the end-of-season promotion deciders have evolved into a cherished, if rather anxiety-inducing, climax to the domestic season.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 23 May 2026
In his era of new beginnings and endings, Kali is most excited for listeners to feel inspired by the new music.
—Elise Brisco, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2026
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
That’s mastering the art of new beginnings—one attempt at a time.
—Tamar Gakharia, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Madonna opened up about her humble New York City beginnings in a new video interview.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 28 May 2026
The vision grew into multiple wedding and event spaces, ultimately setting the stage for the creation of the resort Camp Lucy and the beginnings of Whim Hospitality.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
Identity has been baked into Chavarria’s brand since its 2015 beginnings, and has been an integral part of its success both in the United States and abroad.
—Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 27 May 2026
From Sean Connery to Timothy Dalton to Daniel Craig, there’s been many iterations of the swaggering international super spy but none that showcase his humble beginnings until now.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 May 2026
Happily, from such inauspicious beginnings, the end-of-season promotion deciders have evolved into a cherished, if rather anxiety-inducing, climax to the domestic season.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 23 May 2026
In his era of new beginnings and endings, Kali is most excited for listeners to feel inspired by the new music.
—Elise Brisco, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginnings
Noun
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Over the following decade, his lab would, in fits and starts, chip away at their obsession.—
Siddhant Pusdekar,
Quanta Magazine,
1 June 2026
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Wacha was among seven American League pitchers to work at least five innings or more in their first 11 starts.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Recent Harvard commencements have grown much more political.—
Michael Casey,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Originally called MarchingOrder, Tassel had provided services for commencements for around 20 years before adding the AI name offering.—
Kendall Staton The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2026
Noun
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In the past few years, Underwood has come to realize that a bunch of barking alphas may not, in fact, be the best way to build a successful pack.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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As a ballplayer, Kent was as irascible as Bonds; the two alphas reportedly brawled behind clubhouse doors, and famously clashed in the dugout during a 2002 game, when Bonds lunged for Kent’s throat and pushed him against the wall.—
Jeremy Collins,
The Atlantic,
12 Dec. 2025
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The makeover puts the 700 Sky, the flagship of the sporty Skydeck line, on par with other recent Galeon launches, including the 520 Fly and 620 Fly.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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Russia’s government, which has historically also released safety notices for its space launches, has begun issuing such warnings to cover extended periods over many days in a bid to conceal when a launch might actually occur.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
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