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 If this sounds like your cup of tea (pun intended), add this $17 advent calendar to your Amazon cart, stat. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 3 Nov. 2026 On shelves at the beloved bargain grocery store this November come all kinds of festive desserts, gift ideas, party appetizer shortcuts, cheery tableware, advent calendars (including the coveted cheese version), and decor galore. — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2026 Before 1930, the trail thrived with free campgrounds, travel bureaus, and publications, but the advent of the route numbering system, created by the state of Wisconsin in 1918, caused named roads to fade into obscurity. — Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026 Much of medicine before the advent of germ theory and bacteriology provided incorrect diagnoses and problematic treatments. — Jim Downs, STAT, 30 Oct. 2026 This makes sense, of course, given that Photopea began developing in 2012, well before the advent of AI models. — Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026 Netflix then opened a screenings team with the advent of Netflix Originals. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2026 But with the emphatic exception of last season, the Chiefs since the advent of Mahomes routinely have improved through the course of the season and rather typically have peaked late. — Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026 The music box set is a great gift idea for Bluey fans and vinyl collectors alike, and comes on the heels of a host of Bluey holiday releases, including an official advent calendar. — Tim Chan, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for advent

Noun

The dispute comes as the initial surge of excitement surrounding Sanders’ arrival at Colorado has given way to struggles on the field, threatening to erode the program’s once-soaring band.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2026
This source material is about two isolated sisters with a bleak family history, who are loathed by their neighbors and must contend with the arrival of a mysterious cousin.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of arrival

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Despite their harmless appearance, these exercises encouraged behaviors associated with manipulation and resistance to oversight.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
His Iowa appearance was moved from Dubuque to Cedar Rapids, only for plans to shift back to Dubuque hours later, according to a person familiar with the planning who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2026