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advent

[ad-vent] / ˈæd vɛnt /
NOUN
beginning or arrival of something anticipated
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Example Sentences

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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

Lagarde was most insightful discussing the impact of technology, and especially the advent of AI.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

Yet he sees the uncertainty over software’s future, and the advent of AI agents, as a chance to re-evaluate how it is priced.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

The advent of ffee-to-air music for the world's grateful millions would change the value, purpose and style of music more dramatically than any other development in its history.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall