new beginning

NOUN

clean slate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fresh start

WEAK

clean hands clean sweep clear conscience square one tabula rasa

NOUN

square one

Synonyms

WEAK

beginning clean slate fresh start outset

Example Sentences

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But helping rebuild his city has offered what Bokhsam called "a new beginning".

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Kimiko, however, leaves America behind for a new beginning in a new country.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

She wanted to repurpose it as a pendant to symbolize a new beginning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Jon Burrows is the latest new beginning and arguably one of the most interesting.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

He says it’s time for a new beginning.

From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate