Baseline
Source
Source noun - A point or place at which something is invented or provided.
Usage example: a source of inspiration
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Generally only gets thrown around in fanfiction, due to the baseline of the story being different from the source.
Source: Mary Sue
Cite this Source
Source and Baseline. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/baseline/source
Baseline & Source. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/baseline/source>.
Source or Baseline. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/baseline/source.
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