as in arrival
the act of coming upon a scene
with the advent of the mass-produced automobile, the need for a better system of roads and highways soon became apparent
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Recent Examples of advent
With the advent of NIL deals, many college athletes have agents, lawyers or other business professionals representing them.
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Robert L. Boone, Sportico.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The advent of the internet around the same time made a growing number of résumé-writing templates and guides available to anyone with a modem.
—Stephen Mihm, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Riding a traditional bike is out of the question for Graham, but the advent of e-bikes has revitalized his passion for the trails.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 28 Mar. 2026
This is more than the one-and-done era, which Calipari mastered; or the advent of the 3-point line, which Pitino owned before everyone else.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
The ’90s saw the advent of third-wave feminism and riot grrrl; to be a trad wife was the least cool thing in the world.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
While the advent of AI is certainly a new development for investors to wrap their heads around, the fundamental question at the heart of the SaaSpocalypse debate is as old as innovation itself.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Its plans to double its headcount, if confirmed, could be a striking counterpoint to the ongoing narrative that companies are no longer reliant on human staff thanks to the advent of AI.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 25 Mar. 2026
But the advent of Norris-as-meme had the weird benefit of shielding him from the fallout of his own opinions.
—Chris Klimek, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
Robert L. Boone, Sportico.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The advent of the internet around the same time made a growing number of résumé-writing templates and guides available to anyone with a modem.
—Stephen Mihm, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Riding a traditional bike is out of the question for Graham, but the advent of e-bikes has revitalized his passion for the trails.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 28 Mar. 2026
This is more than the one-and-done era, which Calipari mastered; or the advent of the 3-point line, which Pitino owned before everyone else.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
The ’90s saw the advent of third-wave feminism and riot grrrl; to be a trad wife was the least cool thing in the world.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
While the advent of AI is certainly a new development for investors to wrap their heads around, the fundamental question at the heart of the SaaSpocalypse debate is as old as innovation itself.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Its plans to double its headcount, if confirmed, could be a striking counterpoint to the ongoing narrative that companies are no longer reliant on human staff thanks to the advent of AI.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 25 Mar. 2026
But the advent of Norris-as-meme had the weird benefit of shielding him from the fallout of his own opinions.
—Chris Klimek, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advent
Noun
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Upon arrival at the estate, my car was buzzed through the gate guarding a rustic yet modern haven straight out of a storybook.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Oliver Moore’s season is all but confirmed to be over, while new arrival Andrew Mangiapane missed games recently.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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So Easter is on April 5, the first Sunday after the full moon's appearance.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Raya, who only had 12 relief appearances in his career and never a save opportunity, struck out the side in the ninth for the Saints.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Advent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advent. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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