as in beginning
the point at which something begins
was present at the meeting which was later considered the genesis of the new political movement
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Recent Examples of genesis
The work's genesis wasn't short of drama either, said John Evans in the Camden New Journal.
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The Week Uk, theweek, 21 Dec. 2024
For me, the fragrance’s genesis is as compelling as its scent.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
By the 1970s, researchers knew that growth-promoting mutations in a fraction of cells were the genesis of cancers.
—Amber Dance, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Jan. 2025
Thus was the genesis of Sam & Dave, who were eventually inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Week Uk, theweek, 21 Dec. 2024
For me, the fragrance’s genesis is as compelling as its scent.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
By the 1970s, researchers knew that growth-promoting mutations in a fraction of cells were the genesis of cancers.
—Amber Dance, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Jan. 2025
Thus was the genesis of Sam & Dave, who were eventually inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for genesis
Recent Examples of Synonyms for genesis
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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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In the 12 years since its inception, the LVMH Prize has recognized some of fashion’s era defining talents, uplifting the careers of designers from Shayne Oliver’s Hood By Air to Marine Serre, Simon Porte Jacquemus, and Eli Russell Linnetz of ERL.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 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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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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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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In 1979, Radner gave the commencement speech—fully in character as Roseanne Roseannadanna—to the graduating class at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, part of which wound up on her comedy album Gilda Radner: Live From New York, released that same year.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
15 Feb. 2025
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In 2019, at age 99, she was honored by Winston-Salem State and walked across the stage with the graduating class during a commencement ceremony.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 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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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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The beta launch will offer text service via satellite, while voice and data features will be added later, the company announced during the Super Bowl game on Sunday.—
Harshita Mary Varghese,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Genesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genesis. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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