avant-gardists

Definition of avant-gardistsnext
plural of avant-gardist

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Noun
  • Afrika Bambaataa, a man widely considered one of the main pioneers of hip-hop, died Thursday of prostate cancer in Pennsylvania, according to his lawyer.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Afrika Bambaataa, a man widely considered one of the main pioneers of hip-hop, died in Pennsylvania of prostate cancer on Thursday, according to his lawyer.
    CBS News, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Numerous designers, including Alessandro Michele and the late Vivienne Westwood, have credited the Queen as an inspiration, not least for the kind of sturdy, tweedy daywear shown in a section devoted to her off-duty garments.
    Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
  • This earthy classic is easy to style with practically any outfit and has been an undeniable focal point in designers’ collections for decades.
    Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • As part of the agreement, developers will invest at least $150 million into the site and fund additional infrastructure improvements.
    Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Over fears that The Glen would divert restaurants and businesses away from the downtown area, trustees moved to require developers to put money into an account that would provide future loans to business owners looking to open up new storefronts in downtown Glenview.
    Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Avant-gardists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avant-gardists. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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