as in preceded
to go or come before in time
the 19th-century Pre-Raphaelites claimed to base their principles and practices on the Italian art that anteceded Raphael and other masters of the High Renaissance
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In a special event this year, the 2026 edition will be immediately preceded by the opening of the festival’s new year-round hub, La Cité internationale du cinéma d’animation.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
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But Baron von Steuben’s reputation preceded him.—
Amanda Rosa
Updated April 28,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Anteceded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anteceded. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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