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
Noun
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The bill replaces the state’s once-a-year test with three shorter exams, to be given at the beginning, middle and end of the school year.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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From the very beginning of launching her brand, Mutayo set her sights on the world stage.—
Ugonnaora Owoh,
Essence,
4 Sep. 2025
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To showcase the inspiration for its inception, as with many colors in the palette for Celestiq, a sculpture was made.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Since its inception, the Plastic Poetry program has expanded across South Florida, from Homestead to Boca Raton, and continues to grow.—
Jonel Juste,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Of course, the 0-1 start is not ideal.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Bergert had previously allowed three runs or fewer in each of his 13 major-league starts.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Graduates at the University of Toledo commencement ceremony are seen in Toledo, Ohio, on May 5, 2018.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Gold prices have risen by nearly a third this year, hitting new heights with the commencement of a trade war.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
2 Sep. 2025
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The figure indicated the largest number of job cuts in the month of August since 2020, which coincided with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Drought can delay the onset of color, while moist soil, in tandem with the right late-summer weather, produces good displays, Crick wrote.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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If an alpha wolfs out under a full moon, they get stuck in that form forever and are doomed to be hunted and killed by their fellow werewolves.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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But there will be several other stories at play, such as how Enid will navigate her fate as an alpha werewolf.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Sep. 2025
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During September, nationwide organizations like the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, NAMI and 988 Lifeline launch initiatives to raise awareness and take action for suicide prevention.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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In an exclusive interview, the rapper and actress opens up about navigating menopause and announces the launch of the new WeightWatchers for Menopause campaign, a holistic program to help women during the natural transition.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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