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
It was seen as totally out of character for the 89-year-old British luxury marque, thanks to minimalist typography in its new logotype, and vibrant imagery featuring contemporary choreography and avant garde fashion.
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New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2024
By the 1980s Black women frequenting Vietnamese nail shops played an active role in cultivating that avant garde culture and made space for two seemingly different cultures to bond through beauty and art.
—Essence, 20 Sep. 2024
The 2025 appearance of Anohni and the Johnson is a full circle moment for the band, who helped launch the avant festival in 2009.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2024
But his second album, 1968’s Strictly Personal, is rarely mentioned in the same breath alongside avant staples like Trout Mask Replica and Lick My Decals Off, Baby.
—Ryan Reed, SPIN, 16 July 2024
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New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2024
By the 1980s Black women frequenting Vietnamese nail shops played an active role in cultivating that avant garde culture and made space for two seemingly different cultures to bond through beauty and art.
—Essence, 20 Sep. 2024
The 2025 appearance of Anohni and the Johnson is a full circle moment for the band, who helped launch the avant festival in 2009.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2024
But his second album, 1968’s Strictly Personal, is rarely mentioned in the same breath alongside avant staples like Trout Mask Replica and Lick My Decals Off, Baby.
—Ryan Reed, SPIN, 16 July 2024
See All Example Sentences for avant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avant
Adjective
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This region is home to the greatest share of women having children at 40 and older — a trend that experts chalk up to a combination of economic opportunity, progressive social norms and access to reproductive technology.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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Last but not least, Lavia’s progressive passing talents make Marescaball much more watchable for supporters — as long as his body holds up.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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That has dropped to 2.4 since, a consequence of receiving possession in more advanced positions, rather than when facing towards his own goal as a No 6.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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While our advanced phones excel at capturing memorable moments, holidays present an excellent opportunity for families to take some professional pictures.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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That meant the movie, which sees an unconventional band of antiheroes brought together to combat a supervillain, escaped a decision by China to curb Hollywood imports earlier this month as part of its retaliation against the United States.—
Casey Hall and Sophie Yu,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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From backing unconventional shows like Stranger Things to challenging Hollywood’s release models, Netflix has cultivated a ‘risk position’ that runs through its culture, structure, leadership, and decision-making.—
London School of Economics,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The ability to influence others and follow through on commitments becomes more essential in the modern world.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Recently, that’s meant enlisting a slew of TikTok creators to pass along the pro-milk mantle to a new generation of consumers that grew up in the age of almond milk, quietly advancing a more inclusive ideal of the modern milk drinker.—
HubSpot,
HubSpot,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Since the house’s inception, in 1988, Margiela had been known for an avant-garde mentality, paired with classical technique.—
Lauren Collins,
The New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2023
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Instead of showing up in something avant-garde, Dakota drew attention with a black halter-style midi dress with a deep V-neckline.—
Adrianna Freedman,
Good Housekeeping,
18 Mar. 2023
Adjective
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Even the price tag of the new Mount Weather work is confidential, but contracting details suggest workers will must be skilled in both underground construction and HVAC equipment, including air handlers.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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In 1965, the hotel built an underground bunker where guests could shelter during US air raids.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Our use of contemporary comparison zoological material is really what gives us the confidence.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2025
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The immaculate print appeared to this layman’s eye to look about as sharp as contemporary digital Imax, but with the celluloid origins and print adding additional richness.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Avant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avant. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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