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
Before the advent of low-Earth-orbit internet-beaming megaconstellations such as SpaceX's Starlink, geostationary satellites were the dominant solution for satellite communications.
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Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Consider Target’s advent calendars your permission to start celebrating the holidays early.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Since the advent of the transfer portal and the rise of name, image and likeness (NIL), there have been countless debates about how to create and adjust a system to establish guardrails when necessary.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Jewelry advent calendars, on the other hand, will save all accessory addicts the hassle of having to scope out the perfect necklace, bracelet, or earrings set on their own.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
If successful, this could mark the biggest leap in dental care since the advent of fluoride toothpaste.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Our favorite advent calendars include classics with chocolate and sweets, gourmet options to elevate your holiday season, fun beauty gifts, and luxury self-care products that are sure to impress.
—Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
Read on for the best advent calendars for counting down the holidays.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
With the advent of applicant tracking systems (ATS), resumes must do more than simply list skills and expertise.
—Ethan Stone, Ascend Agency, 29 Oct. 2025
Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Consider Target’s advent calendars your permission to start celebrating the holidays early.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Since the advent of the transfer portal and the rise of name, image and likeness (NIL), there have been countless debates about how to create and adjust a system to establish guardrails when necessary.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Jewelry advent calendars, on the other hand, will save all accessory addicts the hassle of having to scope out the perfect necklace, bracelet, or earrings set on their own.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
If successful, this could mark the biggest leap in dental care since the advent of fluoride toothpaste.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Our favorite advent calendars include classics with chocolate and sweets, gourmet options to elevate your holiday season, fun beauty gifts, and luxury self-care products that are sure to impress.
—Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
Read on for the best advent calendars for counting down the holidays.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
With the advent of applicant tracking systems (ATS), resumes must do more than simply list skills and expertise.
—Ethan Stone, Ascend Agency, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advent
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The overnight storm was likely triggered by a glancing CME arrival that combined with lingering effects from a high-speed solar wind stream, according to NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC).—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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With the brave new arrival of computer sensors placed in players’ shoulder pads, football data accumulation reached warp speed.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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First-team appearances came in the National League Cup ties against the under-21 side of Leeds United from the Premier League and second-division Middlesbrough, and dual-registration rules allowed Gjoshe to link up with Bottesford last month.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Roberts court, unusually obsessed with the Supreme Court’s public reputation and appearance of political interference, might consider such a ruling a way to balance limiting executive power without tanking the broader economy.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Advent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advent. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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