as in beginning
the point at which something begins
the poem's publication is often regarded as the nascence of the Beat movement
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Recent Examples of nascence
The in silico movement for drug discovery is in its nascence, but researchers like Shoichet have advanced the field over the past four years.
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Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 1 Oct. 2022
Every heart should make peace not with its moods, but rather with the permanent and absolute amateurism that comes with feeling your way through the nascence of what’s next.
—Richard Morgan, Town & Country, 15 Sep. 2022
And Supergrass’ association with the glut of Britpop bands of their nascence, most of whom didn’t make a dent in the American consciousness, has no bearing on their music, which boasts a timelessness that is admirable.
—Lily Moayeri, Variety, 14 May 2022
All of the pieces were manufactured in the early 1940s—which happens to be the era when surfing was in its nascence as a sport in America.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2021
Go back further, and at its nascence, the entire industry was predicated on the labor of enslaved Black people.
—New York Times, 28 May 2021
To say this approach has been well-received by customers and critics is perhaps the understatement of the year, and though still in its nascence Musaafer looks to become a landmark on Houston’s culinary landscape.
—Joanna O'Leary, Chron, 11 Feb. 2021
Delić has worked on the experiment since its nascence—first as an undergraduate student, then a PhD student, and now as a postdoctoral researcher.
—Sophia Chen, Wired, 30 Jan. 2020
Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 1 Oct. 2022
Every heart should make peace not with its moods, but rather with the permanent and absolute amateurism that comes with feeling your way through the nascence of what’s next.
—Richard Morgan, Town & Country, 15 Sep. 2022
And Supergrass’ association with the glut of Britpop bands of their nascence, most of whom didn’t make a dent in the American consciousness, has no bearing on their music, which boasts a timelessness that is admirable.
—Lily Moayeri, Variety, 14 May 2022
All of the pieces were manufactured in the early 1940s—which happens to be the era when surfing was in its nascence as a sport in America.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2021
Go back further, and at its nascence, the entire industry was predicated on the labor of enslaved Black people.
—New York Times, 28 May 2021
To say this approach has been well-received by customers and critics is perhaps the understatement of the year, and though still in its nascence Musaafer looks to become a landmark on Houston’s culinary landscape.
—Joanna O'Leary, Chron, 11 Feb. 2021
Delić has worked on the experiment since its nascence—first as an undergraduate student, then a PhD student, and now as a postdoctoral researcher.
—Sophia Chen, Wired, 30 Jan. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nascence
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There are few better ways to commemorate the beginning of autumn than by curling up on the couch to enjoy a movie night or start your annual Gilmore Girls rewatch.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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If Orlando pairs fierce defense with just enough scoring to get by, this could be the beginning of a special group.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Their work has included the Locks for Children's Safety, an initiative that has distributed more than 8,600 gun locks through partnerships with state agencies since its 2024 inception, said Craig Boerner, a Vanderbilt spokesman.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Michelle Rutkowski had been part of the popular Milwaukee alternative-rock radio station from its inception in 2006 until its final days this September.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Coming into the game, turnovers had fueled the Jaguars to a 3-1 start, and that was again the difference during a game in which the Chiefs outgunned Jacksonville 476-319.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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Only three pitchers allowed more home runs during the regular season than Imanaga (31 over 25 starts), whose north-south approach has not been as sharp or unpredictable.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Help not wanted A graduating student of the City College of New York wears a message on his cap during the College's commencement ceremony in the Harlem section of Manhattan.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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Huang recounted during a commencement speech at the California Institute of Technology last year.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Due to Andrea Swift's health, Taylor decided not to go on a large tour for her seventh album, and then the smaller Lover Fest was canceled in 2020 with the onset of the pandemic.—
Janey Tracey,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
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At the onset of Cox remarks, a minority of attendees loudly booed his presence, but the governor was able to rally applause by invoking his pleasure to be back at his alma mater.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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However, Chase is a true alpha who won the WR Triple Crown last season, and wide receiver gets murky after the new top 10.—
Dalton Del Don,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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This led to the Eggerthella discovery, as well as higher soft drink intake associated with lower alpha-diversity—a measure in the overall evenness and diversity of the gut microbiome composition—in females.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Since its launch, the Zeekr 001 has remained the brand’s flagship model and primary sales driver, setting the standard for performance, technology, and innovation within Zeekr’s lineup.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Oct. 2025
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Pioneering sneaker boutique Undefeated is following up the launch of one of 2025’s biggest collaborations, the return of its 2005 Air Jordan 4, with a brand new project that references another one of its classic releases.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Nascence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nascence. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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