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 better cancer-screening tools, survival rates are improving, and wonder-drug therapeutics for many conditions are now on the market.
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Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
Created as a companion show to Syfy's Z Nation, Black Summer is a Netflix original set during the advent of the apocalypse.
—Sammi Burke, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026
Tiki bars have been a staple in the dining and drinking scene since their advent nearly 100 years ago.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Laury says that today's programmable thermostats are more user-friendly than earlier models, with interfaces that walk you through the setup with on-screen instructions—plus the advent of smart thermostats.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
The modern version of skimo was popularized in the 1980s and got a boost in the 1990s with the advent of the European championships.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The 18th century brought the advent of printing, which opened new avenues for women to participate as engravers of copper plates, publishers of maps, and globemakers.
—Melinda Laituri, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
The advent of generative AI in the last few years has only accelerated this drive.
—Micah Solomon, Harvard Business Review, 4 Feb. 2026
Of course, this method isn't rocket science, and the concept has been around longer than the advent of Instagram.
—Natalie B. Compton The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 1 Feb. 2026
Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
Created as a companion show to Syfy's Z Nation, Black Summer is a Netflix original set during the advent of the apocalypse.
—Sammi Burke, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026
Tiki bars have been a staple in the dining and drinking scene since their advent nearly 100 years ago.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Laury says that today's programmable thermostats are more user-friendly than earlier models, with interfaces that walk you through the setup with on-screen instructions—plus the advent of smart thermostats.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
The modern version of skimo was popularized in the 1980s and got a boost in the 1990s with the advent of the European championships.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The 18th century brought the advent of printing, which opened new avenues for women to participate as engravers of copper plates, publishers of maps, and globemakers.
—Melinda Laituri, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
The advent of generative AI in the last few years has only accelerated this drive.
—Micah Solomon, Harvard Business Review, 4 Feb. 2026
Of course, this method isn't rocket science, and the concept has been around longer than the advent of Instagram.
—Natalie B. Compton The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advent
Noun
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Upon arrival, officers discovered the dog was still alive and needed medical attention.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Once registered online, arrival instructions will be shared with the applicant.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As scientists often find darkened teeth in ancient burials, other factors can contribute to a black appearance, notably the chewing of betel leaves.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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And this is exactly what the actress has done in her latest appearance.—
Arancha Gamo,
Glamour,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Advent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advent. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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