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 rankings allowed players to earn their way into tournaments, but the owners and directors still held onto a handful of slots for their favorites, which became known as wild cards. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 Today, with the advent of AI, the pace of scientific and technological change has only increased. — Jennifer Pahlka, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 At the crux of the changing debate on data centers is the advent of artificial intelligence. — Ben Szalinski, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 The advent and popularity of video podcasts have made the comparison between audio podcasts and audiobooks a more complicated and precarious intellectual exercise. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The advent of generative AI has added to cybersecurity risks in robotaxis. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026 There is nothing that speaks more to our perma-tabloid social environment than the advent of the live stream, which has allowed ordinary people to become both the celebrity and the paparazzi of their own lives. — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2026 Early in the genre’s history, long before the advent of streaming and more passive modes of engaging with music, there was still an emphasis on sounds that got people moving. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2026 The 1940s and 1950s saw the advent of subway soda and coffee vending machines. — Anne Kadet, Curbed, 7 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for advent

Noun

The recent room renovation and the 2020s arrival of Bourbon Steak have kept it current without sacrificing the slightly old-school sense of discretion that loyalists love.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Leeds United’s goalkeeper does not manage his social media accounts but his friends have kept him informed of the feverish reaction to his arrival.

— Beren Cross, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of arrival

Noun

With only 13 appearances last season, Clark’s playing time was severely limited due to a slew of injuries, including a left ankle bone bruise that ultimately ended her season.

— James Boyd, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
As recently as five years ago, meme users were still mocking Cullen’s sparkling appearance.

— David Mack, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026