as in arrival
the act of coming upon a scene
with the advent of the mass-produced automobile, the need for a better system of roads and highways soon became apparent
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This Advent and Christmastide have felt so different from past years.
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Addison McMillan, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Dec. 2024
But during what amounts to a two-month Advent calendar term?
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This affordable beauty Advent calendar includes 24 products from Clinique, Olaplex, Lancôme, Elemis and more.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
The fun Xmas tradition has made room for skin care, and this Molton Brown Advent Calendar will pamper your mom from head to toe.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 5 Nov. 2024
The most popular sets around the holidays and Cyber Week are Advent calendars and Lego flower bouquets.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Amazon has more than 40% off bath mats, jar openers, hair styling tools 2024 beauty Advent calendars are already selling out!
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
The retailer also did an Aqua costume jewelry Advent calendar.
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Keurig 24 cups of cheer Advent calendar: $31.99 Count down to Christmas with the Keurig 24 cups of cheer Advent calendar.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 28 Oct. 2024
Addison McMillan, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Dec. 2024
But during what amounts to a two-month Advent calendar term?
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 Dec. 2024
This affordable beauty Advent calendar includes 24 products from Clinique, Olaplex, Lancôme, Elemis and more.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
The fun Xmas tradition has made room for skin care, and this Molton Brown Advent Calendar will pamper your mom from head to toe.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 5 Nov. 2024
The most popular sets around the holidays and Cyber Week are Advent calendars and Lego flower bouquets.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Amazon has more than 40% off bath mats, jar openers, hair styling tools 2024 beauty Advent calendars are already selling out!
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
The retailer also did an Aqua costume jewelry Advent calendar.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
Keurig 24 cups of cheer Advent calendar: $31.99 Count down to Christmas with the Keurig 24 cups of cheer Advent calendar.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Advent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advent. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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