as in beginning
the point at which something begins
this seemed like a good program at its inception, but it isn't working out as planned
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Recent Examples of inception
Since its 2024 inception, Commence has zeroed in on 40-plus consumers; women looking for care-first products, such as root serum and probiotic conditioner, to improve scalp and hair health in the wake of biochemical change.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 17 July 2025
The academy received a record 625 applications from 40 countries, marking the highest diversity since its 2005 inception.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 July 2025
Many European journalists and fans derided the idea from its inception, predicting the tournament would either never happen or be a big flop.
—Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
The group has undergone several lineup changes over the years, but is currently helmed by founding member Liam and his brother Noel, who joined Oasis after its inception.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 11 July 2025
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 17 July 2025
The academy received a record 625 applications from 40 countries, marking the highest diversity since its 2005 inception.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 July 2025
Many European journalists and fans derided the idea from its inception, predicting the tournament would either never happen or be a big flop.
—Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
The group has undergone several lineup changes over the years, but is currently helmed by founding member Liam and his brother Noel, who joined Oasis after its inception.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inception
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The Ticket Act, which is currently being considered in the United States Senate, requires ticket sellers to clearly and prominently disclose at the beginning of the transaction.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The Gate 5 project has been under construction since the beginning of the year.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
29 July 2025
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According to the outlet, Brinkley was at a graduation ceremony in 2006 to give a commencement speech.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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Sustaining the mission: President Forrest Harris, Sr., an American Baptist alumnus himself, is set to retire following the college's commencement on May 15 after 26 years leading the Nashville institution.—
Laura L. Davis,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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The team will promote left-hander Carson Whisenhunt from Triple-A Sacramento to make his major-league debut with a home start against the Pittsburgh Pirates.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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Like so many comedians, Lehrer got his start by going to Harvard.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
28 July 2025
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At the onset of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, Aliyev believed Moscow would win quickly and reestablish its dominance across the post-Soviet space.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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More than $10 million in cryptocurrency belonging to the Sinaloa cartel has been seized in Florida as part of nationwide drug raids since the onset of President Donald Trump’s second term, the Justice Department announced this week.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
16 July 2025
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Gilmour Space sounded an optimistic note after the launch as well.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
30 July 2025
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Ever since the launch of the first fragrance in 1982, Biagiotti has had a successful perfume business, including the Roma and the Forever lines, among others, and licensed to Angelini Group in 2014 after 20 years with Procter & Gamble.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
30 July 2025
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For alpha discovery, the platform must benchmark portfolio growth and performance against market leaders, highlighting gaps with direct links to source data.—
Nosa Omoigui,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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However, one of the best days to see the Perseids is on Wednesday, July 30, because two other meteor showers, alpha Capricornids, Southern delta Aquariids, will be happening at the same time, according to Lunsford.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
18 July 2025
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“Inception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inception. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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