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
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.
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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
The most popular sets around the holidays and Cyber Week are Advent calendars and Lego flower bouquets.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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
The most popular sets around the holidays and Cyber Week are Advent calendars and Lego flower bouquets.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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