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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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“With the advent of Instagram, the whole style game has just completely leveled up.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

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

But it was the advent of DDT and all its many relatives that ushered in the true Age of Resistance.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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