fountainheads

noun

plural of fountainhead
1
as in sources
a point or place at which something is invented or provided historically, California has served as the fountainhead of that eclectic group of self-actualization movements known as the New Age

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2
as in origins
the source from which something grows or develops a collection of lyrical ballads that became the fountainhead of a literary revolution

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  1. sources
  2. origins
  3. fountains
  4. roots
  5. cradles
  6. beginnings
Noun
  • Many of the office’s attorneys, particularly in its misdemeanor corps, work with basement-level spirits, according to one of the sources.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Last month, citing anonymous sources, Reuters reported that Solidigm was holding pitch meetings with investment banks for an IPO that could value the company at up to $150 billion.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of sources
Noun
  • The origins of El Niño El Niño is a natural climate pattern that starts in the tropical Pacific Ocean.
    — Ava Berger, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Much of the debate since has centered on the origins and evidence in support of that list.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of origins
Noun
  • The space, inspired by traditional Andalusian patios (complete with Mudejar-style fountains and orange trees), is a lovely retreat in the heart of the city.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • An entrance flanked with two fountains, a community space with pool tables, a grand porch, a sports bar and a restaurant are planned to debut in April at The Mayan building in downtown Aurora.
    — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of fountains
Noun
  • Erika, 16, is a third-generation Japanese-Brazilian who feels like an outsider in the country she was born in and wants nothing to do with her family’s roots.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The Cheesecake Factory The Cheesecake Factory's roots were in Beverly Hills, California, where David Overton opened the first restaurant in 1978 to showcase his mother Evelyn's cheesecakes.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of roots
Noun
  • The books below will satisfy your bog witch cravings, while also reminding you of the real-world importance of bogs as bulwarks against climate change, cradles of biodiversity, and keepers of ancestral memory.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Soft, dynamic cushioning cradles your feet with every step while providing maximum support, providing transition assistance between launch and landing.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of cradles
Noun
  • Set in the 1980s, the series will follow Marckinkus from his beginnings as Pope Paul VI’s unofficial bodyguard to his tenure at the helm of the Vatican’s finances.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Murky beginnings Growing up in Weston-super-Mare, Archer was doted on by his mother, who worked as a journalist on the local paper and sent him to Wellington School on a scholarship.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 17 Oct. 2026
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