ORIGINATION Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

origination

noun

Definition of origination

as in production

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Recent Examples of origination The origination of the artwork soon belongs to history, but history is ongoing—an unfolding future. — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 Through an intricate process of dependent origination, humans, animals, and other beings cycle around in endless rebirths based on past karma. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Sep. 2026 SoFi approves loans for as much as $100,000, with no origination or application fee. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026 These products may carry different APRs, origination fees, repayment schedules and other terms depending on the provider and borrower qualifications. — Nathan Mor, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026 Still, there are costs associated with refinancing, such as loan origination and appraisal fees, so make sure refinancing is the best option for you. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Elon Musk famously said in 2017 that the Model Y would cut that to 100 meters — a target that never became reality in the production vehicle.

— Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
Johar’s Dharmatic Entertainment took over production from SOL India for Season 7, which launched that July.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of production

Noun

Success can also open the door to sequels and franchises, although Balmaceda said those opportunities don’t necessarily have to be engineered from the beginning.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
The early 1970s saw the tide of the conflict shift, with many analysts pinpointing 1972 as the beginning of the second stage of the war.

— Chinatsu Tsuji, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of beginning

Noun

Melius initiates Kinder Morgan & Williams Companies as buy Needham said in its initiation of Kinder Morgan and Willliams that both midstream stocks are attractive.

— Michael Bloom, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
Tirzepatide has been shown to reduce the effectiveness of oral hormonal contraceptives during treatment initiation and dose increases, so the FDA advises using an alternate method for four weeks during those periods.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of initiation

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One of the first popular artist hubs was the Bakehouse Art Complex, which opened in 1985, renting work space to dozens of artists who sold their creations from cubicles.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
Harnessing a specific type of wallpaper, called NuWallpaper, this creation leaves no sticky residue in its wake and will stick to pretty much anything that’s flat.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of creation

Noun

The day before commencement, Metze spent the afternoon watching Texas Tech softball on TV.

— Benjamin Wofford, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
The commencement of large payments before the works are completed has created the timing gap referred to above, squeezing liquidity in the immediate term.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of commencement

Noun

In particular, the event highlighted how sharing patients’ health records with federal researchers could benefit the study of the origins of chronic diseases.

— Brittany Trang, STAT, 29 Sep. 2026
By the 20th century, the use of mummy brown had begun to decline, with more people becoming aware of its grisly origins.

— Michele Metych Britannica Editors Sep. 29, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of origin

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The 43-year-old right-hander was making his second start of the year and first since March 30 in a season derailed by a sore hip and hamstring injury.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
But that response, or leadership — a trait teammates and coaches see far more from Herbert than the public — is one of several reasons why the Chargers are supporting their quarterback despite the offense’s sloppy start to the season.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

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