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
Since the advent of TV and radio, public figures have concocted deliberate soundbites to stick out and persuade the public.
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Charles Trepany, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Following the advent of transistors, microprocessors, integrated circuits, and memory chips of the 1960s, economists and companies expected these new technologies to disrupt workplaces and result in a surge of productivity.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
With the advent of the NCAA playoffs, the Final Four and the title game on Memorial Day weekend, college lacrosse has become a winter sport.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2026
Same goes for the advent of the transfer portal and the growth of Name, Image and Likeness payments to college athletes.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
With the advent of better cancer-screening tools, survival rates are improving, and wonder-drug therapeutics for many conditions are now on the market.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
Created as a companion show to Syfy's Z Nation, Black Summer is a Netflix original set during the advent of the apocalypse.
—Sammi Burke, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026
Tiki bars have been a staple in the dining and drinking scene since their advent nearly 100 years ago.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Laury says that today's programmable thermostats are more user-friendly than earlier models, with interfaces that walk you through the setup with on-screen instructions—plus the advent of smart thermostats.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
Charles Trepany, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Following the advent of transistors, microprocessors, integrated circuits, and memory chips of the 1960s, economists and companies expected these new technologies to disrupt workplaces and result in a surge of productivity.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
With the advent of the NCAA playoffs, the Final Four and the title game on Memorial Day weekend, college lacrosse has become a winter sport.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2026
Same goes for the advent of the transfer portal and the growth of Name, Image and Likeness payments to college athletes.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
With the advent of better cancer-screening tools, survival rates are improving, and wonder-drug therapeutics for many conditions are now on the market.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
Created as a companion show to Syfy's Z Nation, Black Summer is a Netflix original set during the advent of the apocalypse.
—Sammi Burke, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026
Tiki bars have been a staple in the dining and drinking scene since their advent nearly 100 years ago.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Laury says that today's programmable thermostats are more user-friendly than earlier models, with interfaces that walk you through the setup with on-screen instructions—plus the advent of smart thermostats.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advent
Noun
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Before arrival, guests receive a text with check-in details and room codes, and the team is available by call or text throughout the stay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Fortunately for me, the staff sensed my weariness—along with some lingering dizziness from the winding drive up—upon arrival.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As scientists often find darkened teeth in ancient burials, other factors can contribute to a black appearance, notably the chewing of betel leaves.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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And this is exactly what the actress has done in her latest appearance.—
Arancha Gamo,
Glamour,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Advent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advent. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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