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Definitions

arrival

[uh-rahy-vuhl] / əˈraɪ vəl /
NOUN
coming to a destination
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advent appearance influx landing meeting return
STRONG
accession approach debarkation disembarkation entrance happening homecoming ingress occurrence
WEAK
alighting arriving dismounting
Antonyms
STRONGEST
departure
WEAK
disappearance leave
NOUN
something that makes it to a destination
Synonyms
STRONGEST
delivery passenger shipment tourist visitor
STRONG
addition arriver caller cargo comer conferee delegate entrant envoy freight guest mail newcomer package parcel representative traveler visitant
Antonyms
WEAK
departure disappearance leave

Example Sentences

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In recent years, some genetic studies had begun to favor a more recent arrival, but this new analysis provides strong support for an earlier timeline.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

Meanwhile, Halliday plays Daisy, a recent arrival to the Pearl Girl squad who is really there as an undercover spy for the Gilead’s resistance group, Mayday, under the guidance of June.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Sale's director of rugby Alex Sanderson described Lawes' arrival as a "sign of intent" from the owners to put the club "on the map".

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Maxson’s arrival makes sense at this stage in Oracle’s development, said Mizuho analyst Siti Panigrahi in a note.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

On June 4, 1850, just a few days after the Fox sisters’ arrival, Greeley spontaneously invited a friend and turned up at Barnum’s Hotel to investigate this new idea of spirit communication.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock