avant-gardist

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Noun
  • Across the cage stood MMA pioneer Gina Carano, the original mainstream face of women’s MMA and the opponent fans spent years fantasy-booking against Rousey during the peak of both careers.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
  • Ben Johnson’s Bears are pioneers in the field of loopy comebacks.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Noun
  • Similar to the designer style, this bag has a suede finish, giving it a polished look that pairs well with both casual and dressier outfits.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
  • The gingham lining is similar to pricier picks by designers like Burberry, but on sale for thousands cheaper.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Noun
  • Palisades Village, a luxury outdoor mall owned by billionaire developer Rick Caruso that was saved by private firefighters, will be closed until August.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
  • In 2024 the Italian brand unveiled the creation of two luxury penthouses crowning the sculptural Jem Private Residences tower in Miami, which marks developer Naftali Group’s debut property in the city.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
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“Avant-gardist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avant-gardist. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

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