ARRIVAL Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

arrival

noun

ə-ˈrī-vəl

Definition of arrival

as in advent

the act of coming upon a scene spring's late arrival meant we were still skiing in mid-April the groom blamed his belated arrival for the wedding on a huge traffic snarl

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of arrival Her arrival stirs enough secrets, crushes, and shifting loyalties to fill an eight-episode TV show. — Rhoda Feng, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026 His arrival was paved by his brother Paul—a popular maître d’ at New York City’s Plaza Hotel—who got Hector a kitchen job there. — Michele Metych Britannica Editors Sep. 4, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026 Lady Frost, who joined MLW earlier this year, reacted to Blanchard’s arrival in an interview with OutKick Dropkick. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Her arrival at Fox News and Fox Business Network was a big deal, an important hire. — Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for arrival

Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrival

Noun

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

Definition of advent

Noun

The seven-time Grand Slam singles champion is currently playing in her 26th US Open—making more appearances than any other player in tennis history.

— Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
Its activities include track experiences, celebrity appearances, original media content and access to rare cars such as the McLaren GT3X, one of only 15 built.

— Chris Teague, AJC.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of appearance

Noun

Meanwhile, in the United States, the coming of war and the promise of lucrative federal contracts dramatically reoriented the relationship between industrial capital and the New Deal state.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026
Even as a brutal heat wave threatened to smother the energy, the fest felt like a cheerful coming-out party—an announcement of the political commitments of a generation of mainstream artists more famous for singing about the self than about society.

— Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026