avant-gardist

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Noun
  • Even the pioneers of AI will tell you, Stassun said, in many cases, what AI does very well is rapidly synthesizing, consolidating or repackaging existing information.
    National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Commissioners McSlavkin and Ella Cross both questioned a historical mural in the tunnel, which includes controversial pioneers John Sutter and Peter Burnett, during the meeting.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Shopping, dining, and entertainment are on tap at the village-like Shops at Kukuiʻula, where residents will find boutiques with upscale global brands as well as island designers, fine dining restaurants and casual eateries, weekly farmers markets, and occasional live music.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Los Angeles Police Department officers are searching for two burglary suspects who allegedly broke into a Westwood home, stealing jewelry and designer handbags.
    Jeff Nguyen, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Apple’s John Ternus speaks during Apple’s annual worldwide developer conference (WWDC) in San Jose, California, June 5, 2017.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The change lets these entities partner with developers without needing special waivers from local government, though some officials and religious leaders have raised concerns about long-term impacts on congregations.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Avant-gardist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avant-gardist. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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