avant-gardist

noun

Definition of avant-gardistnext
as in pioneer

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  1. pioneer
  2. designer
  3. developer
Noun
  • Sumissura, the online tailoring platform for women, is among the most recent technology pioneers leveraging AI to enhance fit.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 15 July 2026
  • Over his past few pictures, Nolan has become a pioneer in shooting on Imax film, but The Odyssey is his first to be shot entirely in the large-screen format.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 July 2026
Definition of pioneer
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  • Most are amateur or community-based companies, but some use Equity actors in lead roles and professional directors, designers, composers, choreographers and fight coordinators.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
  • Hudson wore a custom three-piece Thom Browne look in white, with navy piping and the designer’s signature red, white and navy stripes providing the color.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 July 2026
Definition of designer
Noun
  • Trademark is also the developer of Fort Worth’s Alliance Town Center, Left Bank and Westbend shops.
    — Emily Holshouser July 18, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2026
  • In 2021, before annexing into Eagle, Boise County approved plans allowing Avimor developers to build 1,700 homes.
    — Noah Daly July 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026
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