genesis
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James Whale’s 1935 freakquel, “Bride of Frankenstein,” imagined the companion briefly alive, sporting a white-streaked, electric-shocked bouffant before being killed by the Monster moments after her genesis.
From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026
Like his forthcoming seven-part project, “Quantum Leap,” the show is a walk-back to his genesis.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026
Sustaining the momentum for disarmament, Reykjavik was the genesis of several crucial treaties that did indeed reduce nuclear weapons stockpiles.
From Slate • Feb. 2, 2026
Many in the music world trace the genesis of this phenomenon to Keith Moon, who was legendary both as a drummer for the Who and for trashing hotel rooms, including TVs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026
I think we have to look at the genesis of these developments.
From "Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago" by LeAlan Jones
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.