inception
noun
in·cep·tion
in-ˈsep-shən 
: an act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement
Examples of inception in a Sentence
The project has been shrouded in controversy from its inception.
Since its inception, the business has expanded to become a national retail chain.
We'll assist you at every stage from inception to completion.
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This portfolio has significantly outperformed its benchmark—a mix of the S&P 500, Russell, and S&P MidCap indexes—and has returned over 91% since its inception.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Since its 2019 inception, Tower 28 has garnered a reputation for its idiosyncratic innovations, the GetSet Matte Powder Blush being just one example.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Feldstein had been the band’s manager since their inception in 1994.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Lee Corso, who had been on the show since its inception, made his final appearance in Week 1 of the season.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Since its 2019 inception, Tower 28 has garnered a reputation for its idiosyncratic innovations, the GetSet Matte Powder Blush being just one example.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Feldstein had been the band’s manager since their inception in 1994.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Lee Corso, who had been on the show since its inception, made his final appearance in Week 1 of the season.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inception
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inception
noun
in·cep·tion
in-ˈsep-shən
: an act or instance of beginning
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