as in arrivals
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 Synonyms for advents
Noun
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A lot of the new arrivals, such as Isak, Mamardashvili and Wirtz, are more quiet and reserved.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026 -
Tears flowed as Adler exited the international arrivals gate in Chile.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
Noun
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In 246 plate appearances, Brandon Nimmo has hit seven long balls, tallied 21 RBIs and scored 25 runs.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Thirty four appearances that yielded three goals last term mean Virgili is seasoned in the elite, and Barça could bring him back home.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Khusanov actually got booked for another one of those comings-together, well outside the box, down near the touchline, but this was not a yellow-card sort of game, all blood and thunder.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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“Advents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advents. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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