as in beginning
the point at which something begins
the poem's publication is often regarded as the nascence of the Beat movement
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Recent Examples of nascence
Go back further, and at its nascence, the entire industry was predicated on the labor of enslaved Black people.
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New York Times, 28 May 2021
The in silico movement for drug discovery is in its nascence, but researchers like Shoichet have advanced the field over the past four years.
—Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 1 Oct. 2022
Every heart should make peace not with its moods, but rather with the permanent and absolute amateurism that comes with feeling your way through the nascence of what’s next.
—Richard Morgan, Town & Country, 15 Sep. 2022
And Supergrass’ association with the glut of Britpop bands of their nascence, most of whom didn’t make a dent in the American consciousness, has no bearing on their music, which boasts a timelessness that is admirable.
—Lily Moayeri, Variety, 14 May 2022
All of the pieces were manufactured in the early 1940s—which happens to be the era when surfing was in its nascence as a sport in America.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2021
In 1965, when Mr. Chadabe was 27 and computer music was in its nascence, he was asked by the State University of New York at Albany to run its electronic music studio.
—New York Times, 25 May 2021
To say this approach has been well-received by customers and critics is perhaps the understatement of the year, and though still in its nascence Musaafer looks to become a landmark on Houston’s culinary landscape.
—Joanna O'Leary, Chron, 11 Feb. 2021
Delić has worked on the experiment since its nascence—first as an undergraduate student, then a PhD student, and now as a postdoctoral researcher.
—Sophia Chen, Wired, 30 Jan. 2020
New York Times, 28 May 2021
The in silico movement for drug discovery is in its nascence, but researchers like Shoichet have advanced the field over the past four years.
—Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 1 Oct. 2022
Every heart should make peace not with its moods, but rather with the permanent and absolute amateurism that comes with feeling your way through the nascence of what’s next.
—Richard Morgan, Town & Country, 15 Sep. 2022
And Supergrass’ association with the glut of Britpop bands of their nascence, most of whom didn’t make a dent in the American consciousness, has no bearing on their music, which boasts a timelessness that is admirable.
—Lily Moayeri, Variety, 14 May 2022
All of the pieces were manufactured in the early 1940s—which happens to be the era when surfing was in its nascence as a sport in America.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2021
In 1965, when Mr. Chadabe was 27 and computer music was in its nascence, he was asked by the State University of New York at Albany to run its electronic music studio.
—New York Times, 25 May 2021
To say this approach has been well-received by customers and critics is perhaps the understatement of the year, and though still in its nascence Musaafer looks to become a landmark on Houston’s culinary landscape.
—Joanna O'Leary, Chron, 11 Feb. 2021
Delić has worked on the experiment since its nascence—first as an undergraduate student, then a PhD student, and now as a postdoctoral researcher.
—Sophia Chen, Wired, 30 Jan. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nascence
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At the beginning of the Feb. 10 episode, host Jesse Palmer announced that there’d be one group date and two one-on-one dates.—
Dana Rose Falcone,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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At the beginning of last year, Honda rearranged the corporate structure around its motorsport activities.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Feb. 2025
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Fortune And Forks Hosts A Dinner Celebrating Black History Month With Moët Hennesy Fortune and Forks, a social club for women of color founded by Krystal Vega and Naomi Wright has been aiming to support and empower women in their careers since its inception.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Feb. 2025
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Since the program’s inception, DWW+ has trained over 350 filmmakers who give voice to historically underrepresented perspectives.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2025
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Jack Hinshelwood, on his first start since November after knee damage, was left exposed by Georginio Rutter, who prefers to operate further forward, as the No 10.—
Andy Naylor,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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Bobrovsky improves to 23-12-2 on the season and has won five of his past six starts.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Feb. 2025
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Morehouse College President David Thomas speaks during Morehouse College’s graduation ceremony, before US President Joe Biden delivers his commencement address, in Atlanta, Georgia on May 19, 2024.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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Since the commencement of his second term, hundreds of undocumented immigrants have been arrested.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Beaver’s Pond Press experienced this firsthand during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
9 Feb. 2025
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There is a very strict window of time in which this medicine can be given — three hours from the onset of symptoms, although there can be exceptions under specific circumstances.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
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The formula features Virtue's signature alpha keratin protein, which staves off breakage, boosts volume, and moisturizes without weighing down hair.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
14 Feb. 2025
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In a year of scarce returns, investors can take steps to shore up their portfolios, create tax alpha and position themselves to capture returns when the opportunity arises in 2023.—
CNBC Pro Staff,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
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Musician Matthew Koma has decided to respond to Ye’s launch of antisemitic merchandise.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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The launch of the initiative will take place on Feb. 21 after New York Fashion Week with an exclusive celebration hosted by Dale Noelle and True Model Management.—
Kanika Talwar,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Nascence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nascence. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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