inception
noun
in·cep·tion
in-ˈsep-shən 
: an act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement
Examples of inception in a Sentence
The project has been shrouded in controversy from its inception.
Since its inception, the business has expanded to become a national retail chain.
We'll assist you at every stage from inception to completion.
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Since its inception, 189 designers have received mentoring and a total of more than $7.7 million in support.
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Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 June 2025
Mulaney, a longtime fan who had listened to the podcast since its inception, repeatedly congratulated Maron on making the choice to go out on his own terms.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 2 June 2025
Since the brand’s inception, Bobbie products had been sold online through a subscription model and were manufactured at a contract facility that also works with other smaller brands.
—Alisha Haridasani Gupta, New York Times, 31 May 2025
An official tracker puts things at $175 billion so far, but there are some discrepancies in the numbers, such as including cuts that were canceled before DOGE's inception.
—Chloe Albanesius, PC Magazine, 30 May 2025
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Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 June 2025
Mulaney, a longtime fan who had listened to the podcast since its inception, repeatedly congratulated Maron on making the choice to go out on his own terms.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 2 June 2025
Since the brand’s inception, Bobbie products had been sold online through a subscription model and were manufactured at a contract facility that also works with other smaller brands.
—Alisha Haridasani Gupta, New York Times, 31 May 2025
An official tracker puts things at $175 billion so far, but there are some discrepancies in the numbers, such as including cuts that were canceled before DOGE's inception.
—Chloe Albanesius, PC Magazine, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for inception
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“Inception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inception. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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inception
noun
in·cep·tion
in-ˈsep-shən
: an act or instance of beginning
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