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 while one-off gifts the likes of a new shoulder bag or a fleece jacket are great options, sometimes dragging out the celebrations, in the form of the top advent calendars of 2025, is the best way to ensure your giftee has a holiday to remember.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Read on for the best advent calendars for counting down the holidays.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
With the advent of applicant tracking systems (ATS), resumes must do more than simply list skills and expertise.
—Ethan Stone, Ascend Agency, 29 Oct. 2025
Along the way, the live veteran has adapted to modern touring — namely, the advent of social media.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
This was the main method of recording astronomical images before the advent of digital cameras.
—Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2025
With the advent of the 12-team playoff last year, the margin of error allowed to still make the playoff has never been greater.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2025
And the advent of consumer DNA products has led to numerous claims of fertility fraud over the years.
—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
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Read on for the best advent calendars for counting down the holidays.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
With the advent of applicant tracking systems (ATS), resumes must do more than simply list skills and expertise.
—Ethan Stone, Ascend Agency, 29 Oct. 2025
Along the way, the live veteran has adapted to modern touring — namely, the advent of social media.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
This was the main method of recording astronomical images before the advent of digital cameras.
—Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2025
With the advent of the 12-team playoff last year, the margin of error allowed to still make the playoff has never been greater.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2025
And the advent of consumer DNA products has led to numerous claims of fertility fraud over the years.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advent
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Giles was dead upon arrival at the hospital, while Cabrales-Arzola was resuscitated, only to die 11 days later.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Upending the character’s world is the arrival of a mysterious new student, Robert Mallory, whose unsettling presence coincides with the activities of a serial killer known as The Trawler.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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In 586 plate appearances, George Springer has hit 32 long balls (17th in MLB), tallied 84 RBIs and scored 106 runs (9th in MLB).—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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He was released from his minor league contract in July of that year after making only three appearances.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Advent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advent. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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