as in progressive
being or employing the latest concepts, styles, or techniques
readers of this very avant novel should not expect to find much in the way of traditional narrative structure
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Recent Examples of avant
The collection Olsen’s gown hails from was rife with avant, flowing takes on bows, whether at the shoulders of pastel dresses or at the hips of drop waist dresses or tailored jackets.
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Marissa Muller, WWD, 22 Feb. 2025
Julia Fox pretty much owns avant garde fashion at this point.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 29 Jan. 2025
The gentle, squishy textures of those loops, along with the work of avant jazz harp player Zeena Parkins, make for the strangely appropriate sonic backdrop of some of Björk’s most intimate and erotic songs.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 22 Jan. 2025
The rhythms used turn Byrne’s voice into yet another instrument in these subtle melodies, infused with avant-pop touches and orchestral textures.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
See All Example Sentences for avant
Marissa Muller, WWD, 22 Feb. 2025
Julia Fox pretty much owns avant garde fashion at this point.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 29 Jan. 2025
The gentle, squishy textures of those loops, along with the work of avant jazz harp player Zeena Parkins, make for the strangely appropriate sonic backdrop of some of Björk’s most intimate and erotic songs.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 22 Jan. 2025
The rhythms used turn Byrne’s voice into yet another instrument in these subtle melodies, infused with avant-pop touches and orchestral textures.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avant
Adjective
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Its politics tend to be a battle between center-left and progressive factions, subsidized by the stratospheric wealth of policy-shaping tech and real-estate billionaires.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
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Political observers say Sheffield’s achievements are notable for a council member who was more progressive and radical in her ideas in a city with a strong-mayor form of government and law department that serves both the mayor and the council.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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According to the research team, the XICS is equipped with an advanced calibration system designed to provide accurate measurements through changes in plasma density and temperature.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Other companies, from Amazon to Uber, are also investing in technologies that automate safety-critical tasks, whether through advanced driver assistance systems or fully autonomous vehicles.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Elkann also unveiled a pioneering educational hub in Maranello providing technical knowledge and called M-tech Alfredo Ferrari to be completed in 2029, the centenary anniversary of the Scuderia.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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Many had helped create state constitutions that included pioneering bills of rights.—
Donald Nieman,
The Conversation,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The story behind this winning idea is a bit unconventional compared to other product rollouts.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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That same headbanging energy has defined her steady, albeit unconventional, political rise.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But one scholar, Anthony Grafton, who about thirty years ago published Forgers and Critics, focused on how in the early modern period, there was this enormous flourishing not only of culture but also of liars.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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The program features hits from the ’70s, such as The Beatles, Billy Joel, Elvis and The Carpenters, with modern twist.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The exhibit is the first comprehensive exploration of Katz’s collaborations with choreographers, dancers and members of avant-garde theater ensembles over six decades, showcasing rare archival materials, major sets and paintings and previously unexhibited sketches.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Today, the shells continue to be found on powwow regalia (Russell McCloud is an in-demand artist for traditional breastplates), as well as on avant-garde runway fashions and fine jewelry pieces.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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All living Gaza hostages are now free 20 living hostages were returned to Israel by Hamas after being held in underground tunnels with little food, water, or medical care for two years.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Just as sophisticated as Hamas, which built hundreds of miles of underground tunnels as part of its preparations for war with Israel?—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In much contemporary literary fiction, that’s often replaced by ingenuity.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The pads look good, too, with eye-catching, contemporary facades, floor-to-ceiling glass, luminous interiors, sculptural staircases, and generous outdoor areas.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Avant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avant. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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