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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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While not pink in colour, the name of the April full Moon harks back to ancient traditions before the advent of the modern calendar.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The advent of artificial intelligence threatens many software concerns’ business models.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

The advent of prediction contracts hasn’t been embraced by all.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Fund managers are becoming less enthusiastic and increased their holdings in cash by the fastest rate since the advent of the pandemic in March 2020, a new survey released Tuesday found.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

Before the advent of blind auditions, the percentage of women in major symphony orchestras in the United States was less than 5 percent.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell