avant-gardists

noun

plural of avant-gardist
as in pioneers

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  1. pioneers
  2. designers
  3. developers
Noun
  • The Rodale Institute, pioneers of organic and regenerative agriculture, has broken ground on its $24 million Center for Regenerative Organic Innovation in Kutztown, Pennsylvania.
    — Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Since then, El Malilla has expanded the scope of reggaeton Mexa following collaborations with Puerto Rican pioneers such as Jowell y Randy and Colombian superstar J Balvin.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of pioneers
Noun
  • The idea eventually developed into a full ceremony supported by nominees, volunteers, designers, sponsors and production workers.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • Laura Park is a designer and the owner of Laura Park Designs, a textiles and home accents company that’s a favorite of dorm designers and college students.
    — Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 27 July 2026
Definition of designers
Noun
  • But those same conditions became irresistibly attractive to developers, too.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
  • Google has struck deals with two nuclear developers and a separate contract for 1,800 megawatts of new capacity.
    — Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of developers
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“Avant-gardists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avant-gardists. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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