ORIGINATIONS Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

originations

noun

plural of origination

as in productions

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Noun

That state and its film incentives have been a major lure for productions for years.

— Eva Flowe August 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
Backed by Imani Media Group, the studio will host Halley’s own projects as well as outside productions.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of productions

Noun

And like most other innovations in the brand’s assortment, the formula is buildable, designed to be layered from day to night.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026
Among the various green commitments and innovations of note, all of Explora’s ships are RINA Dolphin-certified for their low-level of underwater noise emissions, which helps preserve marine life.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of innovations

Noun

Humble beginnings Born on January 19, 1946 in a one-room cabin in Tennessee, Parton grew up the fourth of 12 children.

— CNN Money, 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

Definition of beginnings

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Moving between Paris and Belo Horizonte, the film explores grief, migration, Black identity and the invisible ties connecting women across generations.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
Wild honey hunting is a sacred tradition for them, embedded in ritual and passed down through generations.

— Prayan Pokharel, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of generations

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Plus, quiet periods are ending for banks that worked on last month’s blockbuster IPO, so we’re met with a flood of analyst initiations.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 7 July 2026
But some like the Kimbell’s have eyes and other piercings cut into them and used likely as part of initiations or the end of a ritual.

— James Russell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Nov. 2025

Definition of initiations

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

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