avant-gardist

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Noun
  • His father, Carl Reiner, was a legendary pioneer in television who created the iconic 1960s comedy, The Dick Van Dyke Show.
    Steve Futterman, NPR, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Chua is often credited as one of the pioneers of modern mixology in Singapore.
    Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The groups also say the project’s designers failed to factor in the consequences of climate change.
    Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
  • As a professional home designer, Lujan had built her previous home in 2020 with fire protection in mind.
    Rick Montanez, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • In Europe, where Panattoni has operated for around 20 years, the platform spans 15 countries through 36 offices and has been the region's largest developer for eight consecutive years.
    CBS News, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The plan includes homes, parks, schools, healthcare facilities, retail and senior living options and places of worship including a mosque, according to Community Capital Partners, the developer.
    Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Avant-gardist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avant-gardist. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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