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
Both stories have been condensed to their main scenes and songs but still contain full stories with beginnings, middles and ends.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
What numerology 2026 means for your life The destiny number 1 stands for new beginnings, personal responsibility, and courageous initiative.
—Hannah Madlener, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2026
Here’s a look at the beginnings of the Hollywood studios and what the entertainment landscape is like today.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Other winners support their new beginnings with legal help, and job training in bicycle repairs and beauty.
—Sharon Chin, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
This is a year of new beginnings, adventures and major changes in your life.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
In the end, these astrological narratives make 2026 a year of bold new beginnings and conscious leadership.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
The best and the brightest, who come from all over for riches and new beginnings.
—Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Ride the thrill of Hostile Design’s passionate wails and percussion overload when the group headlines eight shows to kick off the new year, making their way across California, Rhode Island, Quebec, Ontario, Pennsylvania, and Illinois with the same energy that once fueled their humble beginnings.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 8 Jan. 2026
Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
What numerology 2026 means for your life The destiny number 1 stands for new beginnings, personal responsibility, and courageous initiative.
—Hannah Madlener, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2026
Here’s a look at the beginnings of the Hollywood studios and what the entertainment landscape is like today.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Other winners support their new beginnings with legal help, and job training in bicycle repairs and beauty.
—Sharon Chin, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
This is a year of new beginnings, adventures and major changes in your life.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
In the end, these astrological narratives make 2026 a year of bold new beginnings and conscious leadership.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
The best and the brightest, who come from all over for riches and new beginnings.
—Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Ride the thrill of Hostile Design’s passionate wails and percussion overload when the group headlines eight shows to kick off the new year, making their way across California, Rhode Island, Quebec, Ontario, Pennsylvania, and Illinois with the same energy that once fueled their humble beginnings.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginnings
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In his past two starts, the guard has made 11 of his 19 attempts, including 6-of-8 shooting against the Golden Eagles.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Moore did not allow a sack on 866 snaps during two seasons and 21 appearances, including 10 starts (nine in 2025).—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 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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Ellify launches in 2016 as a small YouTube rep business, but is now a major player in influencer marketing, which is increasingly crossing over into other media spaces such as film, TV and podcast.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
14 Jan. 2026
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Netflix, which provides some live NASA coverage, including rocket launches, is not promoting the event on its platform.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Beginnings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beginnings. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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