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Meanings of provenance in English

Portuguese
procedência
Catalan
bressol
Spanish
cuna

Where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence.

procedência
Usage of provenance in English
1
While background is often given, the provenance of such is not clear.
The Guardian
2
Impeccable provenance, association with royalty and link to a major historical event.
The Irish Times
3
He had more to say on the subject of the painting's provenance.
Corduroy mansions
4
And their way of dealing with it had an authentic therapeutic provenance.
The Guardian
5
These are functional, sustainable pieces that place value on craftsmanship and provenance.
The Irish Times
6
In London salerooms, no provenance is more sought-after than a royal connection.
The Irish Times
7
This is darkly ironic, once the provenance of that report is understood.
The Irish Times
8
Do you know of a pet tortoise with a more venerable provenance?
The Guardian
9
If that's the only available provenance, that would instantly make me nervous.
The new yorker
10
The pumps have no logos, bells or whistles to announce their provenance.
The Guardian
11
Somalia, another nation in turmoil, is the third biggest country of provenance.
The Guardian
12
But it turns out that, to readers, provenance still matters a lot.
Reuters
13
Doing some reading this afternoon getting my head into sedimentary provenance studies.
Wired
14
Others would remain with German authorities while their provenance is checked.
Reuters
15
Let to facts out and understand and provenance of this money.
Radio NZ
16
Companies are also investing in plant-based products and locally grown or provenance stories.
The Irish Times
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Translations for provenance
Spanish
cuna
Provenance through the time
Provenance across language varieties
Ireland
Common
United States of America
Less common
United Kingdom
Less common