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advent

[ad-vent] / ˈæd vɛnt /
NOUN
beginning or arrival of something anticipated
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STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK


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Before the advent of television, it was much easier for presidents to disguise their health struggles.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

The advent of artificial intelligence and modern manufacturing has humanity on the cusp of a labor revolution.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

“With the advent of buy-now-pay-later, we are further and further away from doing the first thing: Buy what you can afford.”

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

At the advent of streaming, everyone said that you can make your money on tour.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

So what if I can speak firsthand about the Spanish flu, the advent of the automobile, world wars, cold wars, guerrilla wars, and Sputnik—that’s all ancient history now.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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