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
Blue Owl Capital Advent Global Opportunities managing director Mohammed Anjarwala highlighted Blue Owl Capital , an alternative investment asset management company, as his top idea.
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Pia Singh,yun Li, CNBC, 14 May 2025
The next Pope would be installed in time for the new liturgical year, which will begin with Advent, on Sunday, November 30th, and carry the Jubilee celebrations through to next January.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025
Parking is available at Advent Health Medical Group Cardiology (1613 N. Mills Ave.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025
Family, friends and devoted fans are currently holding a vigil outside of the Advent Health Training Center, praying for divine intervention, but the prognosis is grim.
—Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025
This Advent and Christmastide have felt so different from past years.
—Addison McMillan, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Dec. 2024
But during what amounts to a two-month Advent calendar term?
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 Dec. 2024
This affordable beauty Advent calendar includes 24 products from Clinique, Olaplex, Lancôme, Elemis and more.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
The fun Xmas tradition has made room for skin care, and this Molton Brown Advent Calendar will pamper your mom from head to toe.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 5 Nov. 2024
Pia Singh,yun Li, CNBC, 14 May 2025
The next Pope would be installed in time for the new liturgical year, which will begin with Advent, on Sunday, November 30th, and carry the Jubilee celebrations through to next January.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025
Parking is available at Advent Health Medical Group Cardiology (1613 N. Mills Ave.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025
Family, friends and devoted fans are currently holding a vigil outside of the Advent Health Training Center, praying for divine intervention, but the prognosis is grim.
—Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025
This Advent and Christmastide have felt so different from past years.
—Addison McMillan, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Dec. 2024
But during what amounts to a two-month Advent calendar term?
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 Dec. 2024
This affordable beauty Advent calendar includes 24 products from Clinique, Olaplex, Lancôme, Elemis and more.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
The fun Xmas tradition has made room for skin care, and this Molton Brown Advent Calendar will pamper your mom from head to toe.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 5 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advent
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Prior to the arrival of the two F-35B squadrons from Arizona, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni was already the permanent home to the Marine Fighter Attack Squadrons 242 and 121, which operate the same type of jets and provide combat-ready forces for operations in the Western Pacific.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Beckham probably didn’t enjoy Miami’s 4-1 collapse in Minnesota on Saturday very much, with the defeat being the team’s heaviest in MLS play since Lionel Messi’s arrival.—
Martin Rogers,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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That December, the Saturday Night actor made another appearance on her Instagram feed in a sweet video of him kissing her cheek in front of a Christmas tree.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Authorities arrested a total of 80 anti-Israel protesters, with 78 of those arrested ordered to make a desk appearance for criminal trespass, and two of the protesters were issued a summons.—
Elaine Mallon,
The Washington Examiner,
9 May 2025
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“Advent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advent. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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