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
But, with the advent of platforms such as Instagram and YouTube, the online self became highly saleable.
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T. M. Brown, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
The polio vaccine is one of the greatest public health achievements of our time, protecting against a paralyzing and potentially life-threatening virus that once struck fear in the hearts of parents prior to the advent of the vaccine in 1955.
—Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Some muskie anglers are speaking out strongly against FFS because those treasured and relatively rare fish are being caught at rates unheard of until the advent of this new technology.
—Mike McFeely, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
In addition, technological innovations and the advent of the digital age have affected how publishers build and maintain their lists.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Prior to the advent of modern mass marketing, the idea of a single cohort based on birth year wasn’t really how people thought of themselves.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2026
Besides, rare earth supply chains still focused on the Indo-Pacific remain vulnerable to disruption in the advent of any superpower conflict such as a Taiwan contingency.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 21 Apr. 2026
However, redheads were at a higher risk of Crohn's disease and celiac disease — possibly because the selection sample dovetails with the advent of wheat farming, as those disorders are characterized by the immune system reacting to gluten, a protein in wheat.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Most of the state’s 762,000 Jews reside in three South Florida counties — eclipsing much older congregations in Tallahassee, Jacksonville and Pensacola that thrived long before the advent of air-conditioning and interstate highways.
—Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
T. M. Brown, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
The polio vaccine is one of the greatest public health achievements of our time, protecting against a paralyzing and potentially life-threatening virus that once struck fear in the hearts of parents prior to the advent of the vaccine in 1955.
—Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Some muskie anglers are speaking out strongly against FFS because those treasured and relatively rare fish are being caught at rates unheard of until the advent of this new technology.
—Mike McFeely, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
In addition, technological innovations and the advent of the digital age have affected how publishers build and maintain their lists.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Prior to the advent of modern mass marketing, the idea of a single cohort based on birth year wasn’t really how people thought of themselves.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2026
Besides, rare earth supply chains still focused on the Indo-Pacific remain vulnerable to disruption in the advent of any superpower conflict such as a Taiwan contingency.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 21 Apr. 2026
However, redheads were at a higher risk of Crohn's disease and celiac disease — possibly because the selection sample dovetails with the advent of wheat farming, as those disorders are characterized by the immune system reacting to gluten, a protein in wheat.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Most of the state’s 762,000 Jews reside in three South Florida counties — eclipsing much older congregations in Tallahassee, Jacksonville and Pensacola that thrived long before the advent of air-conditioning and interstate highways.
—Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advent
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But there also are other elements of the revision that play to the very essence of the Heat anti-tank approach, an approach in place since Riley’s 1995 arrival as franchise steward.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Imai’s longtime trainer, whose arrival in Houston was delayed by visa issues, has now joined his entourage, a move team officials hope will aid the transition.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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During their time together, Snead and McVay built teams that have played in two Super Bowls, winning one, and made eight playoff appearances.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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His most notable appearance was back in 2011.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Advent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advent. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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