as in beginning
the point at which something begins
since day one of this project, we've always insisted that we would create the best product possible without any consideration of cost
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Recent Examples of day one
The smarter move is building a lean, high-performing toolkit from day one.
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Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Washington Commanders The Commanders were busy on day one of free agency, highlighted by their work to strengthen the trenches.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Perhaps your heroic presence will contribute to making this day one of the most romantic days of the year for you!
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
The weekly release schedule means the full season will not be available for binge-watching on day one.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
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Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Washington Commanders The Commanders were busy on day one of free agency, highlighted by their work to strengthen the trenches.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Perhaps your heroic presence will contribute to making this day one of the most romantic days of the year for you!
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
The weekly release schedule means the full season will not be available for binge-watching on day one.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for day one
Noun
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These are just the beginning of Nordstrom’s covetable spring fashion deals.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
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Deerfield defender Addy Margulis figured the beginning of her high school soccer career would be uneventful, at least for her.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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He’s allowed between two and seven earned runs in each of his three career starts against them in the regular season.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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Shaking off a sluggish start, Michigan closed the first half with a 10-2 run.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Legal Aid, which has participated in the program since its inception in 2021, will have to stop accepting new clients if the contract does not pass on Tuesday.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Our Top Picks Nordic Knots’s elegant Scandinavian style (and penchant for arresting patterns) have made their rugs a hot commodity among design lovers like the AD team since their inception in 2016.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
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But unlike Hoosier fans, who historically only filled Memorial Stadium for spring commencement ceremonies, Nebraska fans have remained hopelessly devoted to their chronically underperforming team.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
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Erika Kirk, the CEO of Turning Point USA and widow of its founder, Charlie Kirk, will be the 2026 commencement speaker at Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Metcalf is an alpha in the red zone and led all Steelers pass catchers with a mere 99 targets last season, so Pittman figures to take a hit in volume.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The alpha prototype, or development kit, will operate like a test console for game developers, offering a preview of the final product's capabilities.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
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An example of this work from the Team Mutographs effort is a paper in the journal Nature on April 23 that looked for mutational signatures in early-onset colorectal cancer, which is increasing in many countries.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Ever rising taxes are a primary concern for voters, as the budget has ballooned since the onset of COVID-19.—
Juan Rangel,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Excited fans rushed to social media to share their enthusiasm for the bold flavor launch.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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Alongside the launch, organizers unveiled two initiatives designed to support cross-border cooperation in the sector.—
Johannes Neubacher,
Footwear News,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Day one.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/day%20one. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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