ADVENT Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

advent

noun

ˈad-ˌvent

Definition of advent

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 The advent of reading and writing was a precondition for philosophy, modern science, history as an academic enterprise, art criticism. — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026 The origins of modern copyright lie in 15th-century Europe, when a technological breakthrough — the advent of the printing press — enabled the mass production of literary works for the first time. — Zoey Forbes, The Dial, 7 July 2026 Worse, the advent of electric bicycles and scooters has made the activity in the bike lanes chaotic. — Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 For one thing, the advent of washing machines and other modern conveniences meant that backyards could be used for leisure. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 3 July 2026 With the advent of the steamship, the cost of passage plummeted, and companies offered special immigrant fares that were often coupled with rail tickets to the interior of the country. — Albert Sun, New York Times, 2 July 2026 With the advent of a salary cap, the owners are hoping to do legally that which they were found to have done illegally. — Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 That is, until, like so many silent screen stars, their careers are abruptly ended with the advent of talkies. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026 There may have been plenty of excitement for the opening in the UAE, but whether the advent of rail travel impacts international tourism remains to be seen. — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 30 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for advent

Noun

His airport arrivals and departures on those trips, especially early in his first administration, drew media attention and coverage.

— Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Optimism also stems from the potential arrival of the Crypto Clarity Act and Circle's recent regulatory approval to establish a national trust bank, signaling positive industry developments.

— Charles Lloyd Bovaird II, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of arrival

Noun

Their most recent appearance at the tournament before this one was in 1998, when Odegaard and Haaland were not even born.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Cal Ripken upstaged every big name in the ballpark, hitting a home run and winning the MVP award in his final All-Star appearance to lead the American League over the Nationals 4-1.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026