ADVENT Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

advent

noun

ˈad-ˌvent

Definition of advent

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 More recently, fears coalesced around the advent of the e-book and the Kindle. — Francesca Mancino, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2026 But thanks to the advent of consumer genetic testing, more than 20% of the general population has submitted DNA samples to private companies. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2026 Since the advent of ChatGPT, this scenario has become all too familiar. — Dónal Gill, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026 However, what listening actually means has changed significantly with the advent of AI. — Stu Sjouwerman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026 But the advent of NIL has turned the gap into an unconquerable chasm. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026 Even before the advent of these AI systems, the shockingly poor state of national and municipal cyberdefenses made American critical infrastructure an inviting target. — Seth G. Jones, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2026 Genetic Backup Until the advent of widespread DNA sequencing, polyploidy remained largely shrouded in mystery. — Carrie Arnold contributing, Quanta Magazine, 2 Sep. 2026 His tenure included the COVID-19 pandemic, UCLA’s transition from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten and the advent of NIL and revenue sharing. — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for advent

Noun

Before his arrival, their only true power forward on the roster was Trey Lyles, who spent last season playing in Europe.

— Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The program is called Gateside by TSA PreCheck, allowing non-passengers to be at airport gates for arrivals and departures.

— Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

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Noun

In his absence, the documentarian created a digital avatar of the Tesla CEO and used statements pulled from decades’ worth of the entrepreneur’s interviews and public appearances.

— Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The rule has traditionally included exemptions for bona fide news programming, but the FCC has raised questions about whether some political talk-show appearances qualify for those protections.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026