as in advent
the act of becoming known or coming into view; the act of emerging
her rapid emergence as a national political figure the emergence of the Internet as an important means of communication
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Recent Examples of emergence
The bees’ emergence in April aligns perfectly with apple blossoms and other flowering plants, giving them immediate access to food sources.
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
To estimate the population, the research team — led by Steve Hoge — deployed emergence traps, small mesh tents covering less than a square meter of ground.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
Those gains come after a revival in the artificial intelligence trade sparked by the emergence of Mythos, Anthropic’s latest AI model.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
This would leave some elements temporarily trapped in gaseous form, allowing more mixing and the simultaneous emergence of multiple minerals.
—Javier Barbuzano, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
To estimate the population, the research team — led by Steve Hoge — deployed emergence traps, small mesh tents covering less than a square meter of ground.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
Those gains come after a revival in the artificial intelligence trade sparked by the emergence of Mythos, Anthropic’s latest AI model.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
This would leave some elements temporarily trapped in gaseous form, allowing more mixing and the simultaneous emergence of multiple minerals.
—Javier Barbuzano, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emergence
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But, with the advent of platforms such as Instagram and YouTube, the online self became highly saleable.—
T. M. Brown,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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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,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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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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Presented as the start of a more independent era, Cry Baby is Staples’ debut for Loma Vista.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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It was also selected as the United Kingdom’s entry for best foreign language film for the 89th Academy Awards and was nominated for two BAFTA Awards in 2017, winning for outstanding debut.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Gorham, 75, opened up in an interview with Vulture, published April 24, about the genesis of the song and who the titular boys actually are.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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David Forsyth argues that the genesis of writing and the establishment of a numerical system in the Bronze Age stemmed from economic activity.—
Chris Roush,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Emergence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emergence. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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