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
  • Mia Bieniemy, the wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, was shot Sunday night at their home in Virginia, sources confirmed to The Star.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • At scale, human annotation teams produce varying quality across data sources.
    — Lucas Zhao, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of sources
Noun
  • The first women’s pro league in 72 years will honor the game’s origins and its pioneers.
    — James Raia, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
  • The origins of the potluck One of the first references to large communal meals where every attendee contributed is in the Bible.
    — Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 30 July 2026
Definition of origins
Noun
  • On land, a volcanic eruption is dramatic—columns of ash, fountains of lava, a complete remaking of the terrain.
    — Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 31 July 2026
  • And the animals have to stay away from fountains and off the escalators.
    — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of fountains
Noun
  • The Buffalo Rose Saloon (Golden) Located in the heart of downtown Golden, the buildings that house The Buffalo Rose events complex have roots that are as old as the city itself.
    — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 31 July 2026
  • In keeping with its sister business, Trophy Club will dig deep into its golf roots.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 31 July 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
  • The evening ritual is a sweet hat tip to the property’s beginnings—more on that below.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • Astrologically, solar eclipses are equivalent to a super potent new moon, and are often associated with new beginnings, redirections and chapters that continue developing over time.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
Definition of beginnings
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“Fountainheads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fountainheads. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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