as in advent
the act of becoming known or coming into view; the act of emerging
her rapid emergence as a national political figure the emergence of the Internet as an important means of communication
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Recent Examples of emergence
The emergence of the vaccine in the 1960s meant parents no longer had to accept the risks of serious complications or death that came with the common childhood disease.
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Olivia Aldridge, NPR, 8 Apr. 2025
But some early season trends are worth mentioning, including Aaron Judge’s brilliance, the emergence of Ben Rice, the concerns of the pitching staff and how teams are trying to attack the Yankees.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Her rapid emergence on the folk music scene brought her into the company of Joan Baez, Pete Seeger, and Arlo Guthrie, who became her close friends.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
The New England Patriots were heavily rumored to trade Joe Milton this offseason with the emergence of Drake Maye and the signing of Joshua Dobbs at quarterback.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
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Olivia Aldridge, NPR, 8 Apr. 2025
But some early season trends are worth mentioning, including Aaron Judge’s brilliance, the emergence of Ben Rice, the concerns of the pitching staff and how teams are trying to attack the Yankees.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Her rapid emergence on the folk music scene brought her into the company of Joan Baez, Pete Seeger, and Arlo Guthrie, who became her close friends.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
The New England Patriots were heavily rumored to trade Joe Milton this offseason with the emergence of Drake Maye and the signing of Joshua Dobbs at quarterback.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emergence
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Upon arrival, he was imprisoned in the CECOT mega-prison near Tecoluca, a facility central to President Nayib Bukele's crackdown on gangs.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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In an Instagram Reel on Thursday, April 17, the former Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star announced the arrival of her fifth child.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Gellar sports a statement jacket during her appearance at the Today show on April 23 in New York City.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The platforms allow the hem of the pants to fall gracefully without dragging on the floor, which is essential to maintaining an impeccable appearance.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
27 Apr. 2025
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Lewis made his stage debut in a touring production of Agatha Christie's Verdict in 2011, and made his West End debut the following year in Our Boys.—
Julia Emmanuele,
EW.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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While sitting in the dugout that night as an unused bench bat, the veteran utility man watched Yamamoto’s start against the San Diego Padres closely, trying to understand why a pitcher with so much talent had looked so out of sorts in a three-inning, five-run struggle in his postseason debut.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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The genesis of the company came in the late 1990s, when Jeremy Sorzano, one of Bredeman’s soccer teammates at Pennsylvania’s Messiah University, was a pro for the Charlotte Eagles, a team mired in the third level of the USL.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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One of the most influential bands in history, the genesis of The Beatles dates back to the late 1950s when McCartney and Lennon first came together in the Quarrymen.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Emergence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emergence. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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