originations

Definition of originationsnext
plural of origination

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for originations
Noun
  • And considering the cost of attending ballet and opera performances, the fact that many productions still sell out night after night suggests audiences are very much still showing up.
    Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The Royal Ballet and Opera posted a supercut of its productions with a caption about how thousands of people attend shows every night, and invited Chalamet to visit.
    Chloe Angyal, Time, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • By moving some commencements away from increasingly costly private sites, the financially ailing school district could have saved about half a million dollars a year.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • His woodwork designs and innovations helped revolutionize the sport.
    Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
  • From 1980 to 1997, Williams’ F1 team won nine Constructors’ Championships and seven Drivers’ titles, thanks to its technical innovations and renowned drivers like Keke Rosberg, Alain Prost and Jacques Villeneuve.
    Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • North County is considered to be the cradle of skateboarding, which has grown from its rough around the edges beginnings into a billion dollar industry where icons like Tony Hawk have become global celebrities.
    Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Staging and laying groundwork are excellent uses of days that don’t facilitate successful beginnings.
    Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Even with the development of the stadium and the areas around it, Kidd said West End has seen generations of disinvestment.
    Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Not surprisingly, the analog lifestyle is being adopted by young adults and younger generations as a way to be more mindful, more intentional.
    Karen Garcia, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • But some like the Kimbell’s have eyes and other piercings cut into them and used likely as part of initiations or the end of a ritual.
    James Russell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Nov. 2025
  • The online ticket platform advanced about 5% after bullish initiations of research coverage at several Wall Street following its September 17 initial public offering.
    Yun Li, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Pickett appeared in six games (two starts) for the Raiders.
    Mike Kaye Updated March 9, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Leaning into faith over fear, the 31-year-old starts to learn how to let go.
    Larisha Paul, VIBE.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Go back to the very origins of Savannah pitching an alliance with her, Ozzy, Rick, and Joe.
    Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Puzzling twist Scientists are one step closer to understanding the origins of complex life on Earth.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Originations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originations. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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