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advent

[ad-vent] / ˈæd vɛnt /
NOUN
beginning or arrival of something anticipated
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STRONGEST
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At the advent of streaming, everyone said that you can make your money on tour.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

AI and stablecoins are the latest thing to challenge incumbents, following merchant lawsuits, regulatory legislation, the advent of cryptocurrencies and the rise of mobile wallets in earlier years.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Increasingly, investors have shown a willingness to pick winners and losers within the Magnificent Seven, the group of elite megacap companies poised to benefit from the advent of AI technology.

From MarketWatch • May 3, 2026

There are many changes coming with the advent of truly self-driving cars.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The difference in the speed of clocks at different heights above the earth is now of considerable practical importance, with the advent of very accurate navigation systems based on signals from satellites.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking




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