as in progressive
being or employing the latest concepts, styles, or techniques
readers of this very avant novel should not expect to find much in the way of traditional narrative structure
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Recent Examples of avant
The collection Olsen’s gown hails from was rife with avant, flowing takes on bows, whether at the shoulders of pastel dresses or at the hips of drop waist dresses or tailored jackets.
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Marissa Muller, WWD, 22 Feb. 2025
Julia Fox pretty much owns avant garde fashion at this point.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 29 Jan. 2025
The gentle, squishy textures of those loops, along with the work of avant jazz harp player Zeena Parkins, make for the strangely appropriate sonic backdrop of some of Björk’s most intimate and erotic songs.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 22 Jan. 2025
The rhythms used turn Byrne’s voice into yet another instrument in these subtle melodies, infused with avant-pop touches and orchestral textures.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
See All Example Sentences for avant
Marissa Muller, WWD, 22 Feb. 2025
Julia Fox pretty much owns avant garde fashion at this point.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 29 Jan. 2025
The gentle, squishy textures of those loops, along with the work of avant jazz harp player Zeena Parkins, make for the strangely appropriate sonic backdrop of some of Björk’s most intimate and erotic songs.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 22 Jan. 2025
The rhythms used turn Byrne’s voice into yet another instrument in these subtle melodies, infused with avant-pop touches and orchestral textures.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
See All Example Sentences for avant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avant
Adjective
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The Kids Are Alright earned a nomination for best urban contemporary album at the 2019 Grammy Awards, where Chloe x Halle was also up for best new artist, and Ungodly Hour earned a best progressive R&B album nod at the 2021 Grammys.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
8 Oct. 2025
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In one final message, Williams rejected those who say AI is progressive technology.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Rivian's electric trucks and SUVs are quick, powerful and include a suite of advanced standard features.—
Charles Singh,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Elanco move jumpstarts OneHealth Innovation District With Elanco's move, the development of the OneHealth Innovation District, an advanced science hub, is officially underway.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The special installment of Famous Last Words features the pioneering primatologist, chimpanzee researcher and animal-welfare and environmental advocate in one of her final intervews, filmed earlier this year.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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Chris Dreja, a musician, photographer and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member who was a co-founder of the pioneering British rock band the Yardbirds and a co-writer of many of that band’s songs, has died, according to social media posts from his sister-in-law and his former bandmate Jimmy Page.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Rockets will need to find some unconventional sources of half-court shot creation with VanVleet sidelined with a torn ACL.—
William Guillory,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The unconventional thriller played like gangbusters to the buzzing New York crowd.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But modern dentists are skeptical as to how effective this practice actually is at improving oral health.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Netflix's modern retelling of the Biblical story of Ruth and Boaz, set in the tiny Tennessee town of Pegram, recently hit the global streaming platform.—
Katie Nixon,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Her mother is an opera singer, her father is a conductor and composer responsible for commissioning new, avant-garde works in Iceland.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
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Ulysse Nardin made the Blast even more appealing to tech heads in September, unveiling a new version of the avant-garde wristwatch.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Oulonger 12-Pack Solar Landscape Lights Outdoor lighting that requires digging and underground wiring is so not worth the time and effort.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2025
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The film, which premiered at the New York Film Festival, explores youth, class and identity through the lens of Medellín’s underground music scene.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The lineup ranges from contemporary artists like Doja Cat, Raye and Olivia Rodrigo to veterans like Elton John, Iggy Pop and Flea, along with one notable non-musician, David Letterman.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Kids Are Alright earned a nomination for best urban contemporary album at the 2019 Grammy Awards, where Chloe x Halle was also up for best new artist, and Ungodly Hour earned a best progressive R&B album nod at the 2021 Grammys.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Avant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avant. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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