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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Bloc Party appeared on NPR Tiny Desk for the first time with a career-spanning set that goes back to the very beginning.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
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Recent flooding in Texas at the beginning of the month killed at least 130 people, New York and New Jersey has also just been hit by flash flooding, and the fourth tropical storm of the season is expected to hit the coast of Florida this week.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
15 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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That Morejón made it through so many stops and starts, improving his body and mind and his pitching arsenal along the way, is what has been gratifying to longtime members of the organization.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
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Norm Hall/Getty Images The Red Sox have an ace in Garrett Crochet while Brayan Bello and Lucas Giolito turned their seasons around over their last six starts.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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During the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, supply-chain disruptions contributed to a 25% spike in import prices (see chart).—
Nick Sargen,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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To Reveal Cancer Cells The Good Life: This Viral Pharmacist Says Sunscreen Isn't Enough This Summer Psychedelic Drug May Slow Aging In boys, sucralose stood out as the most significant sweetener associated with early puberty onset.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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That’s what makes the launch of Delphi Intelligence notable.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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After the launch, a rider requesting a trip on Uber may be given the option to hail a driverless Apollo Go car, the two companies said.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
15 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 29 Jul. 2025.
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