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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
What could be more on-brand in terms of honoring the slasher movies of yore, really, than beating a great central concept into the ground with infinite final chapters and new beginnings?
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
This is a year of new beginnings, adventures and major changes.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026
The text of the article is a reasonable summation of her career, beginning with the present (Wifey is a smash, in its third printing, paperback rights sold for $350,000) and looking back at her beginnings (the NYU writing class, early rejection letters).
—Mark Oppenheimer, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2026
The Fendi logo bags contributing to the beginnings of a winning trend for luxury brands in the 1980s.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
His family came from humble beginnings, and both of his parents were Olympic figure skaters.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 25 Feb. 2026
From humble beginnings to a thriving modern presence, the history of Jews in Florida reflects perseverance, adaptation, and community spirit.
—Jason Touvi, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
There's plenty of cause for celebration in Seaside, especially for those who still remember its beginnings.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
Clark Gable, the Gone With the Wind actor who came to be nicknamed the King of Hollywood, had humble beginnings.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2026
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
This is a year of new beginnings, adventures and major changes.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026
The text of the article is a reasonable summation of her career, beginning with the present (Wifey is a smash, in its third printing, paperback rights sold for $350,000) and looking back at her beginnings (the NYU writing class, early rejection letters).
—Mark Oppenheimer, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2026
The Fendi logo bags contributing to the beginnings of a winning trend for luxury brands in the 1980s.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
His family came from humble beginnings, and both of his parents were Olympic figure skaters.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 25 Feb. 2026
From humble beginnings to a thriving modern presence, the history of Jews in Florida reflects perseverance, adaptation, and community spirit.
—Jason Touvi, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
There's plenty of cause for celebration in Seaside, especially for those who still remember its beginnings.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
Clark Gable, the Gone With the Wind actor who came to be nicknamed the King of Hollywood, had humble beginnings.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginnings
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Freese had eight clean sheets in 31 starts last season on his way to the award.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Pierceson Coody, 26, has five top 20s in his six starts.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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By moving some commencements away from increasingly costly private sites, the financially ailing school district could have saved about half a million dollars a year.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 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 team’s role with the Space Force is to provide first-responder support to launches from CCSFS and Kennedy Space Center.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2026
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With the highway rollout and additional city launches planned this month, Waymo appears to be solidifying its position in the robotaxi industry.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Beginnings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beginnings. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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