INCIPIENCE Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

incipience

noun

in-ˈsi-pē-ən(t)s

Definition of incipience

as in beginning

the point at which something begins since its incipience, the show has been on the cutting edge of comedy

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Recent Examples of incipience Yet this modest drama invokes the power of incipience—fear of what will happen next—and amplifies it with lean writing in the service of flawless acting. — Joe Morgenstern, WSJ, 15 Mar. 2018

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Noun

Novelty is also being rewarded, and that is something Abundantia has factored in from the beginning.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
The cutting edge facade is just the beginning of the sophisticated design of the hotel, both inside and out.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of beginning

Noun

The backstory Since its inception in 1970, IHG’s upper luxury hotel and resort brand has focused on creating a timeless take on modern luxury in its properties while offering intuitive service with an emphasis on innovation.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
Matthews has been with the Royals since the franchise’s inception in 1969, called his 8,000th game last week and won the Baseball Hall of Fame’s Ford Frick Award.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of inception

Noun

Onishchenko told the state news agency TASS that the onset of cold weather would likely prevent transmission.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
Piotr Swat | Lightrocket | Getty Images On Friday, BioMarin announced five-year data from a Phase 3 trial for the drugs Pombiliti and Opfolda to treat late-onset Pompe disease, or LOPD.

— Anna Rodin, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of onset

Noun

Season 2 ended with Ortega’s Wednesday setting off with her Uncle Fester to rescue Enid from being trapped as an alpha werewolf.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
With 68% rice bran water, alpha-arbutin (a natural antioxidant), and niacinamide, this brightening trio helps fade dark spots and improve overall clarity without harsh exfoliation.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of alpha

Noun

Thirteen satellites and counting The latest launch also shows how a common spacecraft architecture can support a growing constellation.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
An invite-only beta version of the Room418 app will launch this fall ahead of a commercial launch, featuring a slate of licensed horror content.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026

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