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Pronunciation: [ˈavənt] (IPA)

The word Avant originates from the French language and is commonly used to describe innovative or forward-thinking ideas and actions. Some synonyms for Avant include progressive, cutting edge, visionary, revolutionary, groundbreaking, and pioneering. These words suggest a sense of newness, creativity, and originality. In a creative industry such as fashion or design, being avant-garde is highly respected and celebrated. Being ahead of one's time, and not following the trends, is a mark of excellence. Employing these synonyms for Avant in your writing or speech can add depth and sophistication to your language.
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What are the hypernyms for Avant?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for Avant?

The word "avant" is a French word meaning "before" or "ahead." Antonyms for this word include "behind," "after," and "later." These words signify a position that is opposite of "avant," indicating a sequence or chronological order that follows rather than precedes. Other antonyms for "avant" include "last," "ending," "finale," and "closure," suggesting the finality of a sequence or an event. These words are particularly useful in writing when the writer wishes to indicate the temporal order of events or when making a comparison between past and future occurrences.

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Usage examples for Avant

Instead of the three or four religious newspapers that once lived on gruel and pap, sitting down once a week on some good man's door-step to rest, thankful if not kicked off, now many of the denominations have stalwart journals that swing their scythe through the sins of the world, and are Avant couriers of the Lord's coming.
"Around The Tea-Table"
T. De Witt Talmage
However, I succeeded in making my way, through one room into another, sometimes guiding my steps along the walls; and once, as I recollect, seeking the diagonal of a room, I bisected a quadrille with such ill-directed speed, as to run foul of a Cork dandy and his partner who were just performing the "en Avant:" but though I saw them lie tumbled in the dust by the shock of my encounter-for I had upset them-I still held on the even tenor of my way.
"The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer, Complete"
Charles James Lever (1806-1872)
This Avant-courier is often a little boy, and sometimes, to save the expense of a horse, for which the traveller has paid, he is sent on foot.
"Memoir and Diary of John Yeardley, Minister of the Gospel"
John Yeardley

Famous quotes with Avant

  • Avant-garde music is sort of research music. You're glad someone's done it but you don't necessarily want to listen to it.
    Brian Eno
  • We knit alone our life, before seeing by it our shroud. (Nous tricotons notre vie seule, Avant d'y voir notre linceul)
    Charles de LEUSSE

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