as in invention
something (as a device) created for the first time through the use of the imagination
this latest coinage from the minds who gave us the MP3 player
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Recent Examples of coinage
Kraft noted that the coin's obverse was identical to the 1806 British coinage, while the reverse was unique to the Bahamas.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Other coinage acts throughout the years raised the gold-silver ratio, and the average ratio throughout the 20th century was closer to 47:1.
—Victor Rosario, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
Overall, Roman coinage comes with a variety of portraiture and other imagery, but every image and portrait has a purpose for whoever is deciding what to produce for the general Roman public.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
As the South Asian community has put down roots over the decades, so have the organizations devoted to creating third places – a coinage by sociologist Ray Oldenburg for the places where people can gather, socialize and bond outside work and school.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Other coinage acts throughout the years raised the gold-silver ratio, and the average ratio throughout the 20th century was closer to 47:1.
—Victor Rosario, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
Overall, Roman coinage comes with a variety of portraiture and other imagery, but every image and portrait has a purpose for whoever is deciding what to produce for the general Roman public.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
As the South Asian community has put down roots over the decades, so have the organizations devoted to creating third places – a coinage by sociologist Ray Oldenburg for the places where people can gather, socialize and bond outside work and school.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coinage
Noun
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The invention of cities could be to blame for the proliferation of bedbugs (Cimex lectularius), according to a new study.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 May 2025
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Similarly, if an A.I. system speeds the invention of a lifesaving medical device, that device must still be approved by the Food and Drug Administration.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
27 May 2025
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Tailoring your rest strategy to your business stage boosts innovation and prevents burnout.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Like the Europeans, Trump seems willing to take the tradeoff — less innovation and access to the latest drugs in exchange for lower prices.—
Allison Schrager,
Twin Cities,
25 May 2025
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Annual funding for the FUEL Network has ranged from $250,000 to $500,000, said Councilmember Eric Guerra, who spearheaded the program’s creation in 2017.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2025
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This competitive advantage reduces creation time while increasing engagement, freeing marketing teams to focus on strategy rather than production.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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“Coinage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coinage. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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