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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of advent
Insider trading is prohibited by the CFTC under the Commodity Exchange Act, but some lawmakers and former commission regulators fear the advent of prediction markets — like Kalshi and Polymarket — require new laws to prevent nefarious bets on politics, military action and policy.
—
Luke Garrett, NPR, 19 May 2026
By the county’s accounting, the number of admissions to the hospital’s emergency psychiatric unit have fallen by 43% since the advent of MCRT.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
The advent of growth consulting is a reaction to structural changes in how firms function and compete.
—Raheel Sheikh, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
While the bizarre urge to chuck things at rock stars performing music onstage has been around since the advent of, well, rock stars and stages, it’s increasingly frowned upon and widely considered the ultimate concert faux pas.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The advent of digital media outlets is transforming the way communication is being conducted in all spheres of life, including science communication.
—Prodromos Yannas, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
While Goodman’s paradoxes and fantasies posed challenges to me as her biographer, with the advent of AI slop and ChatGPT, our courtship with illusion (and possibly delusion) is here to stay.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Caulfield compared the advent of AI to a previous Industrial Revolution during her graduation era, which coincided with the launch of the Internet and smaller cellphones, which would later impact the world.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
With the advent of the Automated Ball-Strike challenge system, Kelly has emerged as an early star.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Luke Garrett, NPR, 19 May 2026
By the county’s accounting, the number of admissions to the hospital’s emergency psychiatric unit have fallen by 43% since the advent of MCRT.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
The advent of growth consulting is a reaction to structural changes in how firms function and compete.
—Raheel Sheikh, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
While the bizarre urge to chuck things at rock stars performing music onstage has been around since the advent of, well, rock stars and stages, it’s increasingly frowned upon and widely considered the ultimate concert faux pas.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The advent of digital media outlets is transforming the way communication is being conducted in all spheres of life, including science communication.
—Prodromos Yannas, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
While Goodman’s paradoxes and fantasies posed challenges to me as her biographer, with the advent of AI slop and ChatGPT, our courtship with illusion (and possibly delusion) is here to stay.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Caulfield compared the advent of AI to a previous Industrial Revolution during her graduation era, which coincided with the launch of the Internet and smaller cellphones, which would later impact the world.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
With the advent of the Automated Ball-Strike challenge system, Kelly has emerged as an early star.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advent
Noun
-
Jones said the whole team was excited for Willie’s arrival, but not outfielder Tommie Agee, a comment that drew laughter from Michael.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
-
Upon his arrival at the Great Hall of the People, hundreds of Chinese schoolchildren greeted him, jumping up and down and waving flowers and small flags, both Chinese and American.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
Noun
-
Still, his touchdown with a minute remaining in the regular-season finale helped Pittsburgh win its first division title since 2020, and Rodgers secure his his first postseason appearance since 2021.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
-
Leaders of the organization say that in an election year, some lawmakers appeared to have prioritized appearances over the state’s long-term economic growth.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Advent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advent. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
