avant-gardist

noun

Definition of avant-gardistnext
as in pioneer

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  1. pioneer
  2. designer
  3. developer
Noun
  • Of course, others revered this leader as a pioneer of nonviolent resistance, great social reformer, inspiring civil rights leader, and the modern father of a major nation.
    — Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Seattle’s entire teriyaki universe exists because of one man, a pioneer of chargrilled chicken thighs.
    — Allecia Vermillion, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of pioneer
Noun
  • Huang, a former microprocessor designer and Denny’s dishwasher, discussed the idea behind Nvidia inside a Denny’s in San Jose with fellow entrepreneurs Chris Malachowsky and Curtis Priem.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
  • For his second look, Daniel worked with Isabel Sicat, designer of Toqa, to create an ensemble filled with small talismans that connected him with the ocean.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of designer
Noun
  • In 2024, the developer that built the mall won approval from county planners for a $5 billion data center campus, and word began spreading through the largely Black community nearby.
    — Jenny Abamu, NPR, 7 Nov. 2026
  • One filed by the developers was later withdrawn, while one filed by the city is working its way through the appeals process.
    — Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
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“Avant-gardist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avant-gardist. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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