fountainheads

noun

plural of fountainhead
1
as in sources
a point or place at which something is invented or provided historically, California has served as the fountainhead of that eclectic group of self-actualization movements known as the New Age

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2
as in origins
the source from which something grows or develops a collection of lyrical ballads that became the fountainhead of a literary revolution

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fountainheads
  1. sources
  2. origins
  3. fountains
  4. roots
  5. cradles
  6. beginnings
Noun
  • The broader strategy is to reserve space for nuclear generation alongside other power sources as data-center campuses expand.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The Best Collagen Sources for Vegetarians Since vegetarians can’t get collagen from direct sources, the key is to look for foods and supplements that will support collagen production.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of sources
Noun
  • Norway’s monarchy has old roots, tracing its origins to King Harald Fairhair in the ninth century.
    — Jan M. Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Others turn them off to disguise the origins of the shipment.
    — Jane Arraf, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of origins
Noun
  • The fountains in front of Union Station also had pink and yellow lighting.
    — Joseph Hernandez August 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Galileo observed high-temperature lava fountains at the volcanic center.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of fountains
Noun
  • Over the next several decades, Mexican American families poured in and set down roots.
    — Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Norway’s monarchy has old roots, tracing its origins to King Harald Fairhair in the ninth century.
    — Jan M. Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of roots
Noun
  • Egypt, one of the word’s cradles of civilization, is also a vibrant, modern country.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
  • This 10-pack of plastic melon cradles was a lifesaver last year once my pumpkins started maturing late July.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
Definition of cradles
Noun
  • Humble beginnings Born on January 19, 1946 in a one-room cabin in Tennessee, Parton grew up the fourth of 12 children.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Kate O’Flynn has been a working actor for 20 years and, on this blinding August morning, is adjusting to the beginnings of her first-ever trip to Los Angeles.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026
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“Fountainheads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fountainheads. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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