beginnings

plural of beginning

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Recent Examples of beginnings The work this time comes from having not only more time to make it but also a different environment altogether, spurred in part by the pandemic, which afforded Mastrangelo a moment to pause and reflect on his beginnings as a designer. — Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 30 Sep. 2026 The joint, which makes AI tools developed by and intended for filmmakers from essentially open source beginnings, saw its staff of less than 20 absorbed into the streamer and Affleck on board as an advisor. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026 All the joy and buzzing activity arose from humble beginnings. — Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 Mykki Blanco, ‘CAFE PARADISO’ Watch On Mykki Blanco is a singular individual in the music space, a rapper who rose from humble beginnings to collaborate with some of the industry’s biggest names. — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 28 Sep. 2026 After all, how dare the franchise depart from its humble instrumental beginnings and have a human making mouth noises over the opening credits? — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 26 Sep. 2026 The mission ultimately ended with Cruz killing Aaliyah’s father and fiancé — and leaving Aaliyah behind — making the character’s return in season 3 a major callback to the series’ beginnings. — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 Despite their rural beginnings, spending time in downtown Atlanta was a big part of Shyretha and Mike’s adulthood. — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 24 Sep. 2026 The unraveling of a previous romantic relationship and the beginnings of her current love story with boyfriend and fellow country music artist Morgan Evans, inform her latest album. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beginnings
Noun
  • But the speedy Caballero has gotten some starts at third even when righties are opposing the Yankees lately, so that might be a moot point.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • And the road toward whatever the final destination is starts now.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Eddie Buehler went 22 for 32 with 201 yards, two TDs and a pair of inceptions for the Black Bears (1-3).
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The students booing artificial intelligence at commencements across the country are not just worried about jobs.
    — Mark Bardeen Andrejevic, Washington Post, 10 July 2026
  • Recent Harvard commencements have grown much more political.
    — Michael Casey, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • Experts said the second earthquake began before the first had even ended, with the two onsets separated by just 39 seconds.
    — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 26 June 2026
  • Anxiety disorders can persist into adulthood, particularly those disorders with early onsets and those that are left untreated.
    — Elana Bernstein, The Conversation, 13 May 2022
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • When the peer-to-peer model launches, Garnett Hill said sellers can choose to be paid in cash or receive credit for a future purchase.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • On Tuesday, Sweetgreen named cookbook author Molly Baz its first chef in residence, the latest in a run of collaborations and menu launches this year.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026

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“Beginnings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beginnings. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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