| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | accession | attaining a new position |
| 2. | advent | the arrival of something new |
| 3. | awakening | a becoming aware or alive |
| 4. | beginning | the point where something starts |
| 5. | birth | the coming into existence |
| 6. | blank canvas | a chance to start anew |
| 7. | blank page | an unwritten new beginning |
| 8. | bloom | come into flower or thrive |
| 9. | blossom | develop in a healthy new way |
| 10. | break away | leave for a new direction |
| 11. | breakthrough | an important advance or new stage |
| 12. | bud | begin to develop |
| 13. | budding | beginning to develop |
| 14. | changeover | a switch to a new system |
| 15. | clean slate | a fresh start without blame |
| 16. | comeback | a return to success |
| 17. | commencement | a beginning or start |
| 18. | conversion | change into a new form |
| 19. | creation | the act of making something new |
| 20. | dawn | the first appearance of something |
| 21. | day one | the very beginning |
| 22. | daybreak | the beginning of the day |
| 23. | debut | a first public appearance |
| 24. | departure | the act of setting out |
| 25. | embark | begin a new venture |
| 26. | emergence | the process of coming into view |
| 27. | emerging | coming into view or existence |
| 28. | evolution | gradual development into something new |
| 29. | first light | the earliest light of day |
| 30. | first step | the beginning action taken |
| 31. | fledgling | new and still developing |
| 32. | fresh | new and different in a good way |
| 33. | genesis | the origin or coming into being |
| 34. | germination | the start of growth from seed |
| 35. | ground zero | a point to begin again |
| 36. | groundwork | the basic preparation for beginning |
| 37. | inauguration | formal beginning of a role |
| 38. | inception | the establishment or start of something |
| 39. | incipient | just beginning to happen |
| 40. | induction | formal entry into a role |
| 41. | installation | placing into a new office |
| 42. | introduction | the act of bringing in |
| 43. | launch | the start of something important |
| 44. | liftoff | the moment of launching |
| 45. | metamorphosis | a striking change of form |
| 46. | move on | go ahead to a new stage |
| 47. | nascent | just coming into existence |
| 48. | new chapter | a new phase in life |
| 49. | new day | a fresh chance or start |
| 50. | new era | the start of a different time |
| 51. | new horizon | a fresh future possibility |
| 52. | new life | a completely fresh beginning |
| 53. | new phase | a different stage beginning |
| 54. | newborn | just born; newly begun |
| 55. | next step | the move into a new stage |
| 56. | onset | the beginning of something |
| 57. | opening | the first part or stage |
| 58. | opportunity | a favorable chance to begin |
| 59. | origination | the act of beginning something |
| 60. | outset | the start or beginning |
| 61. | premiere | the first public showing |
| 62. | reawaken | wake again into activity |
| 63. | rebirth | a new life or start |
| 64. | rebuild | build again after damage |
| 65. | recovery | return to health or strength |
| 66. | recreate | create again in a new form |
| 67. | reemergence | appearing again after absence |
| 68. | regeneration | renewal or growth after damage |
| 69. | rejuvenation | restored youth or freshness |
| 70. | rekindle | start again with new energy |
| 71. | renaissance | a revival or renewed interest |
| 72. | renewal | the act of becoming new again |
| 73. | reset | a return to a new starting point |
| 74. | restart | a start again from the beginning |
| 75. | restoration | return to a better state |
| 76. | resurgence | a rise again after decline |
| 77. | revitalization | giving new life or energy |
| 78. | revival | a return to life or strength |
| 79. | revive | bring back to life or use |
| 80. | second chance | another opportunity to begin |
| 81. | seedtime | the season of planting and beginnings |
| 82. | set forth | begin a journey or effort |
| 83. | spring | the season of new growth |
| 84. | sprout | begin to grow |
| 85. | square one | the starting point again |
| 86. | start | the first part of something |
| 87. | startup | a newly created business |
| 88. | step forward | progress into something new |
| 89. | sunrise | the start of a new day |
| 90. | takeoff | a rapid successful start |
| 91. | threshold | the point of entering something new |
| 92. | transformation | a complete change into something new |
| 93. | transition | change from one state to another |
| 94. | turning point | a moment of major change |
| 95. | unfolding | gradually developing or opening |
| 96. | unveiling | first public reveal |
| 97. | upsurge | a sudden strong rise |
| 98. | upswing | a rise toward better times |
| 99. | upturn | a change toward improvement |
| 100. | year one | the first year of something |