BEGINNINGS Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

beginnings

noun

plural of beginning

as in starts

the point at which something begins the actual beginning of the universe is still under debate, with some scientists continuing to uphold the big bang theory

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Recent Examples of beginnings Humble beginnings Born on January 19, 1946 in a one-room cabin in Tennessee, Parton grew up the fourth of 12 children. — CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 Kate O’Flynn has been a working actor for 20 years and, on this blinding August morning, is adjusting to the beginnings of her first-ever trip to Los Angeles. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026 Despite a multi-million dollar Netflix deal and a $100 million iHeart contract, Bones emphasizes his humble beginnings and not being money-motivated. — Joshua Dudley, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The unprecedented move, however, may signal new beginnings for Harry and Prince William. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 20 Aug. 2026 From those unpromising beginnings, Ondaatje found, in his writing, newness and, in language, a certain freedom. — Amitava Kumar, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026 It’s been a summer of endings and beginnings for Tom Colicchio. — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026 The couple lived humbly, which was a nod to Roy Thompson’s beginnings. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026 Industry has transcended extremely humble beginnings as a modest series about a group of young financial professionals on the trading floor at a prestigious global investment firm. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026

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Noun

In his seven starts as a rookie last season, Sanders threw seven touchdown passes and nine interceptions.

— NBC Sports, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026
Ezeudu appeared in all 17 games for the Giants in 2024 in a reserve role, which included two more starts at left tackle and one as an extra lineman.

— Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of starts

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Experts said the second earthquake began before the first had even ended, with the two onsets separated by just 39 seconds.

— Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 26 June 2026
Anxiety disorders can persist into adulthood, particularly those disorders with early onsets and those that are left untreated.

— Elana Bernstein, The Conversation, 13 May 2022

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In the past few years, Underwood has come to realize that a bunch of barking alphas may not, in fact, be the best way to build a successful pack.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
As a ballplayer, Kent was as irascible as Bonds; the two alphas reportedly brawled behind clubhouse doors, and famously clashed in the dugout during a 2002 game, when Bonds lunged for Kent’s throat and pushed him against the wall.

— Jeremy Collins, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025

Definition of alphas

Noun

That could give carrier air wings a hypersonic weapon designed for rapid launches against distant targets.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
The new Space Age looks to be shifting into top gear as SpaceX signs an agreement with the state of Louisiana for the company to invest US$100 billion to build the world's largest spaceport that could conduct over 10,000 launches per year.

— David Szondy August 25, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026

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