beginnings
word · lemma: beginning
Definition
The first parts or early stages of something; the time or place when something starts.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in the plural to talk about multiple starts or types of starts. Common in formal and literary contexts: 'new beginnings' suggests opportunities or fresh starts. Not typically used for a single event ('beginning' is used instead). Often paired with words like 'fresh', 'new', 'humble', or 'different'.
Example Sentences
Spring is the season of beginnings.
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All great things have humble beginnings.
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We celebrate the beginnings of the new year together.
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After moving to a new city, she looked forward to fresh beginnings.
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The project had many false beginnings before it finally succeeded.
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Sometimes, the hardest part is just making those first beginnings.
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