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
This may be linked to the emergence of new tech hubs such as Tampa and Scottsdale.
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Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
At the eight-year mark, the participants in the exercise group were 28% less likely to have a recurrence of colon cancer or emergence of new cancers, and had a 37% higher overall survival rate.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2025
Most Americans are skeptical of the government’s stance on the emergence of COVID-19, according to new polling.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 29 May 2025
Still, the moral force of the papacy has sometimes moved political tides – most recently in the emergence of the independent trade union movement Solidarity in communist Poland after the 1978 election of Pope John Paul II, the first Polish pontiff.
—Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 22 May 2025
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Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
At the eight-year mark, the participants in the exercise group were 28% less likely to have a recurrence of colon cancer or emergence of new cancers, and had a 37% higher overall survival rate.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2025
Most Americans are skeptical of the government’s stance on the emergence of COVID-19, according to new polling.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 29 May 2025
Still, the moral force of the papacy has sometimes moved political tides – most recently in the emergence of the independent trade union movement Solidarity in communist Poland after the 1978 election of Pope John Paul II, the first Polish pontiff.
—Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emergence
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His arrival is a stopgap, one that the Steelers hope will keep them competitive until a long-term solution arrives, most likely in the 2026 draft.—
Will Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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The arrival marks a clear play in the growing demand for craveable comfort food, and maybe even a response to those longing for the return of the McDonald’s Snack Wrap.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
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As many as 3,000 people showed up outside Medinah Temple to contest an appearance by Anita Bryant, a singer and orange juice spokesperson who led a successful drive to repeal a gay rights ordinance in Dade County, Florida. 1981: Nobel Peace Prize winner Mother Teresa visited Chicago.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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Over a seven-year career, Civale has made 122 appearances—all as a starting pitcher—with a 4.06 ERA.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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That puts it on track for a three-day showing around $12 million, north of initial forecasts for a seven-digit debut gross.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
14 June 2025
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This astonishing debut is a classic in the making, a story to be loved and appreciated for generations to come.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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This sudden change to the imperial structure was the genesis of the 21st-century succession crisis.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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No place comes close to American Family Field, where lustily booing every mention of his name has become a sport to the fans here in a way that probably has outgrown its genesis.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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“Emergence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emergence. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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