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
And the advent of consumer DNA products has led to numerous claims of fertility fraud over the years.
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Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Born in New York City in 1925 — two years before the advent of synced sound in film — Lockhart was a second-generation actor.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Oct. 2025
Humanity's understanding of the solar system has evolved dramatically following the advent of spaceflight.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Those periods were followed by regulatory changes that fueled more specific perquisite and pay disclosures by companies, and the advent of shareholder say-on-pay votes on executive comp programs.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
By the advent of World War II, the Ferrari company was hard at work on developing a V12 engine; the only other automaker using a V12 at the time was America's Packard.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Health experts and scientists are working to change that with the advent of multiple-cancer early detection (MCED) tests.
—Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2025
This is the time of year when the interior designer’s brand truly shines, with seasonal drops boasting brass advent calendars and full-sized faux spruce trees.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
Ahead of the third season — which premiered in October 2025 — The Diplomat has already been renewed for a fourth season, promising a whole new advent of drama across both sides of the pond.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Born in New York City in 1925 — two years before the advent of synced sound in film — Lockhart was a second-generation actor.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Oct. 2025
Humanity's understanding of the solar system has evolved dramatically following the advent of spaceflight.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Those periods were followed by regulatory changes that fueled more specific perquisite and pay disclosures by companies, and the advent of shareholder say-on-pay votes on executive comp programs.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
By the advent of World War II, the Ferrari company was hard at work on developing a V12 engine; the only other automaker using a V12 at the time was America's Packard.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Health experts and scientists are working to change that with the advent of multiple-cancer early detection (MCED) tests.
—Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2025
This is the time of year when the interior designer’s brand truly shines, with seasonal drops boasting brass advent calendars and full-sized faux spruce trees.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
Ahead of the third season — which premiered in October 2025 — The Diplomat has already been renewed for a fourth season, promising a whole new advent of drama across both sides of the pond.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advent
Noun
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Welbeck passed out to Simon Adingra, then continued his run into the area behind Casemiro, timing his arrival onto Adingra’s cross, after a stepover by Lallana — a decoy once more — for a first-time finish.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Those final moments with their arrival felt a little bit like the shows were merging, as if this could be the end of Gen V.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Smith cited a strong support network for transgender students on campus during her appearance.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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There were five in eight appearances.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Advent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advent. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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