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
In the mid-1990s, widespread adoption of personal computers and the advent of the graphical web browser paved the way for the dot-com boom and gave rise to companies such as Google, Netflix and PayPal.
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Levi Sumagaysay, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
The college has offered the training for decades, and its Automotive and Related Technology program has evolved with industry changes — including the advent of fuel injection, airbags and the rise of electric vehicles.
—Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
On the other hand, his testing business continues to thrive in the advent of so much content produced.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Jan. 2026
The advent of phone cameras and the rise of social media has turned each of us into a budding cinematographer, documenting everything from annual ski trips to morning lattes.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 1 Jan. 2026
But after four decades, and with the advent of Instagram’s direct fan connections, the endless variety of clips on YouTube and now the Pandora’s Box of AI video, the world’s flagship music channel has arguably become a victim of its own success.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2025
The advent of name, image and likeness (NIL) rules and the increase in player mobility via the transfer portal have had massive effects on college football.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 27 Dec. 2025
With the advent of highways and roadside motels, not to mention air conditioning, The Vinoy Park Hotel’s services and amenities became dated, and the once-luxurious and -coveted hotel became a boarding house at a rate of $7 a night in the early-1970s.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
The advent of a new year doesn’t always call for reinvention.
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 22 Dec. 2025
Levi Sumagaysay, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
The college has offered the training for decades, and its Automotive and Related Technology program has evolved with industry changes — including the advent of fuel injection, airbags and the rise of electric vehicles.
—Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
On the other hand, his testing business continues to thrive in the advent of so much content produced.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Jan. 2026
The advent of phone cameras and the rise of social media has turned each of us into a budding cinematographer, documenting everything from annual ski trips to morning lattes.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 1 Jan. 2026
But after four decades, and with the advent of Instagram’s direct fan connections, the endless variety of clips on YouTube and now the Pandora’s Box of AI video, the world’s flagship music channel has arguably become a victim of its own success.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2025
The advent of name, image and likeness (NIL) rules and the increase in player mobility via the transfer portal have had massive effects on college football.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 27 Dec. 2025
With the advent of highways and roadside motels, not to mention air conditioning, The Vinoy Park Hotel’s services and amenities became dated, and the once-luxurious and -coveted hotel became a boarding house at a rate of $7 a night in the early-1970s.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
The advent of a new year doesn’t always call for reinvention.
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advent
Noun
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The clean double-breasted buttons instantly add elegance to your airport outfit, especially when paired with a matching Amazon Essentials Turtleneck and sleek black Libin Wide-leg Dress Pants to keep you warm and comfortable from takeoff to arrival.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Upon arrival, officers found the injured man and woman, and the officers applied a tourniquet and recruited help from emergency medical personnel, per the release from PPB.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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 10 Jan. 2026.
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