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
Ariel shared that all existing investors including Advent International, Brighton Park Capital, Revaia, and Greenfield Partners, returned to support Coralogix’s continued growth and launch into agentic AI observability.
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Dean Debiase, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Saddest of all was the forced sale of WorldPay, a payments processing business, to U.S. private equity firms Bain Capital and Advent International for just $3 billion in August 2010.
—Ian King, CNBC, 4 June 2025
The media company is partnering with Advent Allen Entertainment to create and launch a fully immersive experience based on its Top Gun franchise, which stars Tom Cruise.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
Blue Owl Capital Advent Global Opportunities managing director Mohammed Anjarwala highlighted Blue Owl Capital , an alternative investment asset management company, as his top idea.
—Pia Singh,yun Li, CNBC, 14 May 2025
The next Pope would be installed in time for the new liturgical year, which will begin with Advent, on Sunday, November 30th, and carry the Jubilee celebrations through to next January.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025
Parking is available at Advent Health Medical Group Cardiology (1613 N. Mills Ave.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025
Family, friends and devoted fans are currently holding a vigil outside of the Advent Health Training Center, praying for divine intervention, but the prognosis is grim.
—Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025
This Advent and Christmastide have felt so different from past years.
—Addison McMillan, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Dec. 2024
Dean Debiase, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Saddest of all was the forced sale of WorldPay, a payments processing business, to U.S. private equity firms Bain Capital and Advent International for just $3 billion in August 2010.
—Ian King, CNBC, 4 June 2025
The media company is partnering with Advent Allen Entertainment to create and launch a fully immersive experience based on its Top Gun franchise, which stars Tom Cruise.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
Blue Owl Capital Advent Global Opportunities managing director Mohammed Anjarwala highlighted Blue Owl Capital , an alternative investment asset management company, as his top idea.
—Pia Singh,yun Li, CNBC, 14 May 2025
The next Pope would be installed in time for the new liturgical year, which will begin with Advent, on Sunday, November 30th, and carry the Jubilee celebrations through to next January.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025
Parking is available at Advent Health Medical Group Cardiology (1613 N. Mills Ave.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025
Family, friends and devoted fans are currently holding a vigil outside of the Advent Health Training Center, praying for divine intervention, but the prognosis is grim.
—Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025
This Advent and Christmastide have felt so different from past years.
—Addison McMillan, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advent
Noun
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Radiohead hasn't released a new album in almost 10 years, and fans have been waiting patiently since the May 2016 arrival of A Moon Shaped Pool.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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The meeting came hours after Trump arrived back in Washington after abruptly leaving the G7 summit in Canada early, citing tensions in the Middle East and instructing his national security team on Monday night to be ready in the Situation Room upon his arrival.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
17 June 2025
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As many as 3,000 people showed up outside Medinah Temple to contest an appearance by Anita Bryant, a singer and orange juice spokesperson who led a successful drive to repeal a gay rights ordinance in Dade County, Florida. 1981: Nobel Peace Prize winner Mother Teresa visited Chicago.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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Over a seven-year career, Civale has made 122 appearances—all as a starting pitcher—with a 4.06 ERA.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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“Advent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advent. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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