as in advent
the act of becoming known or coming into view; the act of emerging
her rapid emergence as a national political figure the emergence of the Internet as an important means of communication
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Recent Examples of emergence
Red Lobster closed about 130 locations during its 2024 bankruptcy, but may need to close more to continue its successful post-bankruptcy emergence.
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
The emergence of cable, podcasts and streaming audio and video platforms — none of which are subject to FCC restrictions in terms of content — have greatly diminished traditional broadcast media’s dominance in the marketplace.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
While Green and Melton are the anchors of this lineup, the emergence of Santos has been key.
—Jannelle Moore, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
The film examines Archbishop Tutu’s emergence as a driver of the anti-Apartheid movement after the 1976 Soweto uprising, the murder in police custody of Steve Biko in 1977, and during the long imprisonment of Nelson Mandela.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
The emergence of cable, podcasts and streaming audio and video platforms — none of which are subject to FCC restrictions in terms of content — have greatly diminished traditional broadcast media’s dominance in the marketplace.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
While Green and Melton are the anchors of this lineup, the emergence of Santos has been key.
—Jannelle Moore, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
The film examines Archbishop Tutu’s emergence as a driver of the anti-Apartheid movement after the 1976 Soweto uprising, the murder in police custody of Steve Biko in 1977, and during the long imprisonment of Nelson Mandela.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emergence
Noun
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The advent of the internet made things easier, but not effortless.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Lowry, who ran the Museum of Modern Art for three decades, said skepticism around AI mirrors the reaction to the advent of photography 200 years ago.—
Sharyn Alfonsi,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Before arrival, guests receive a text with check-in details and room codes, and the team is available by call or text throughout the stay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Fortunately for me, the staff sensed my weariness—along with some lingering dizziness from the winding drive up—upon arrival.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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Scoring and assisting on Tuesday versus Real España, Martínez backed up his effort in Honduras during much of LAFC’s inaugural appearance at the Coliseum, a short walk from the Black & Gold home grounds of BMO Stadium.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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This marks Middleton's first appearance since the arrest of her uncle-in-law Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on February 19 for suspicion of misconduct in public office.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
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Kuminga’s Hawks debut After almost three weeks of waiting and anticipation, former Warrior Jonathan Kuminga made his debut for the Hawks on Tuesday night.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Mazzulla emptied his bench with four minutes remaining, sending in rookie John Tonje for his NBA debut and veteran Dalano Banton for his first minutes as a Celtic this season.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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That’s the genesis of the fund.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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In her memoir, Uptown Girl, Christie Brinkley shared some details about the genesis of her relationship with ex-husband Billy Joel.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Emergence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emergence. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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