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
Emma Corrin is perhaps one of the most avant garde dressers in the game.
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Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 17 Dec. 2024
It was seen as totally out of character for the 89-year-old British luxury marque, thanks to minimalist typography in its new logotype, and vibrant imagery featuring contemporary choreography and avant garde fashion.
—New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2024
By the 1980s Black women frequenting Vietnamese nail shops played an active role in cultivating that avant garde culture and made space for two seemingly different cultures to bond through beauty and art.
—Essence, 20 Sep. 2024
The 2025 appearance of Anohni and the Johnson is a full circle moment for the band, who helped launch the avant festival in 2009.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2024
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Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 17 Dec. 2024
It was seen as totally out of character for the 89-year-old British luxury marque, thanks to minimalist typography in its new logotype, and vibrant imagery featuring contemporary choreography and avant garde fashion.
—New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2024
By the 1980s Black women frequenting Vietnamese nail shops played an active role in cultivating that avant garde culture and made space for two seemingly different cultures to bond through beauty and art.
—Essence, 20 Sep. 2024
The 2025 appearance of Anohni and the Johnson is a full circle moment for the band, who helped launch the avant festival in 2009.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avant
Adjective
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The erosion of support was the result of a miscalculation: renewable advocates aligned too closely with progressive climate politics, turning an industry once embraced by all into a left-wing cause, alienating conservatives along the way.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Part of that is a rejection of decades of progressivism and progressive values, which had become the Establishment.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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His hit tool, his ability to hit for average, is probably Collins’ most advanced skill.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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In addition, leading experts and Turing Award winners from the West and China share concerns that advanced general-purpose AI systems may come to operate outside of human control, posing catastrophic and existential risks.—
Brian Tse,
Time,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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And when goals did go in, the unconventional trajectory of the Jabulani was oddly fascinating.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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The hero’s journey on this show is achieving their unconventional American dream.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The museum is designed as a modern interpretation of a Wunderkammer, or cabinet of curiosities.—
Carved,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Aug. 2025
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The redevelopment builds on Soffer’s vision of blending timeless design with modern amenities—now expanding to include family-friendly features.—
Cheryl Tiu,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Since the house’s inception, in 1988, Margiela had been known for an avant-garde mentality, paired with classical technique.—
Lauren Collins,
The New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2023
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Instead of showing up in something avant-garde, Dakota drew attention with a black halter-style midi dress with a deep V-neckline.—
Adrianna Freedman,
Good Housekeeping,
18 Mar. 2023
Adjective
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Members of the Edinburg Fire Department rescue a man trapped in an underground septic tank on a rural property in Texas.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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But there were problems with the roundabout location such as underground utilities that would complicate the move.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Murphy suggests using your vintage finds as statement pieces—like a mid-century coffee table in a contemporary living room—versus buying every single item secondhand.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Aug. 2025
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With its square neckline and contrast trim, this ribbed maxi offers a contemporary take on the classic silhouette.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Avant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avant. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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