as in beginning
the point at which something begins
the Internet was still in its nascency when she created her first website
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Recent Examples of nascency
Unionization among Senate staff is a big milestone for organizers, but the movement is in its nascency.
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Julia Malleck, Quartz, 8 Mar. 2023
And also [being] right at the nascency of just becoming a public company with an incredibly rich history behind it: founded in 1998, acquired by eBay in 2002, and this whole story which then developed into corporate activism and separation.
—Claire Stern, ELLE, 22 Dec. 2022
The panelists discussed the concept of the metaverse, which is still in is nascency.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Nov. 2022
But by the 19th century, new technologies like the mechanized production of cloth and the nascency of synthetic dyes—which made the color black slightly cheaper to render—helped businessmen see dollar signs in death.
—Katie Thornton, The Atlantic, 26 Sep. 2022
Microsoft does bring gaming to the table, where there’s opportunity and innovation but nascency.
—Forrester, Forbes, 19 July 2022
Solo Brands’ journey from nascency to the New York Stock Exchange is nothing short of remarkable, if only because of its expediency.
—Eric Smith, Outside Online, 28 Oct. 2021
While the concept is still in its nascency, widespread metaverse adoption will be led by communities and creators.
—Ricky Ray Butler, Forbes, 11 July 2022
So, the nascency of the EV industry does not have much to do with electric planes.
—Niharika Sharma, Quartz, 9 June 2022
Julia Malleck, Quartz, 8 Mar. 2023
And also [being] right at the nascency of just becoming a public company with an incredibly rich history behind it: founded in 1998, acquired by eBay in 2002, and this whole story which then developed into corporate activism and separation.
—Claire Stern, ELLE, 22 Dec. 2022
The panelists discussed the concept of the metaverse, which is still in is nascency.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Nov. 2022
But by the 19th century, new technologies like the mechanized production of cloth and the nascency of synthetic dyes—which made the color black slightly cheaper to render—helped businessmen see dollar signs in death.
—Katie Thornton, The Atlantic, 26 Sep. 2022
Microsoft does bring gaming to the table, where there’s opportunity and innovation but nascency.
—Forrester, Forbes, 19 July 2022
Solo Brands’ journey from nascency to the New York Stock Exchange is nothing short of remarkable, if only because of its expediency.
—Eric Smith, Outside Online, 28 Oct. 2021
While the concept is still in its nascency, widespread metaverse adoption will be led by communities and creators.
—Ricky Ray Butler, Forbes, 11 July 2022
So, the nascency of the EV industry does not have much to do with electric planes.
—Niharika Sharma, Quartz, 9 June 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nascency
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Popular on Variety At the beginning, these demonstrations are at the margins of the film — more like background noise than an integral part of the plot.Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 18 Jan. 2025
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The Joella deluge begins when Lana calls her out at the beginning of the episode for being rude during Untucked about her song.Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
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Arguably Formula 1’s most iconic race, the Principality has host a race each year since the world championship’s inception in 1950, save for 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic.Dan Cancian, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Since its inception, the Center has expanded and will soon move its South Portland branch to a much larger space in nearby Westbrook.Rachel Murphy, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
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After getting off to a rocky start, the company got a boost in the form of a $30 million token purchase by Justin Sun, a cryptocurrency executive who has been targeted by the Securities and Exchange Commission on fraud claims unrelated to World Liberty Financial.Karen Yourish, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Askarov is the real deal — so much so that limiting his starts might be for the best given how fierce the race for last place is.Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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In 2018, 2001 Dartmouth graduate Mindy Kaling returned to campus to give a hilarious commencement address.Diana Pearl, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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Courage Under Fire evidenced that, especially following a kerfuffle just days before over Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s commencement address at Benedictine College in Kansas.Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 31 Oct. 2024
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Exposure to air pollution such as wildfire smoke can also lead to the onset of asthma in otherwise healthy people, Lamb said.Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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Chronic stress disproportionately impacts Black women and is a major contributor to the onset of serious health conditions.Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 13 Jan. 2025
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Human flu viruses, including those that cause seasonal influenza, have evolved to infect cells through alpha 2,6 receptors.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2025
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But soon find friendship in the shape of the couple next door, alpha traffic cop Danny and his wife, glamorous yoga instructor Becka.Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 8 Jan. 2025
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The White House included statements from Amazon and Best Buy executives in its announcement of the launch.Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
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But why do new products and technologies fail to keep high levels of interest after the hype of launch?Mattia Lucchini, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Nascency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nascency. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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