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Avant

Verb / ʌˈvɑ:nt / Another word for avant — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Avant means something that is new, experimental, or innovative.

Synonyms & similar words

innovative experimental unconventional radical cutting-edge advanced progressive original groundbreaking novel modern futuristic forward-thinking pioneering revolutionary newfangled fresh ingenious creative ingenious

Synonyms by register

Formal

pioneering leading innovative groundbreaking

Informal

cutting-edge new-wave trendsetting

Literary

foremost vanguard

Antonyms

behind rear back following subsequent later

Common collocations

  • avant garde
  • avant garde artist
  • avant garde movement
  • avant garde fashion
  • avant garde film
  • avant garde literature

Word family

adjective avant-garde

Usage note

The term 'avant' is almost exclusively used as part of the phrase 'avant garde', which refers to new and experimental ideas and methods in art, music, or literature. It is a loanphrase from French.

Example sentences

  1. The fashion designer's collection was avant-garde and took risks that paid off.
  2. The musician's avant-garde sound was too experimental for some listeners.
  3. The filmmaker's avant-garde approach challenged traditional storytelling methods.
  4. The tech company's avant-garde products were ahead of their time.
  5. The chef's avant-garde dishes were a hit with adventurous diners.

Quotes

  • 'I'm always trying to push myself to the limits and do something new and avant-garde.' - Lady Gaga
  • 'I want to do something that's avant-garde.' - Pharrell Williams
  • 'Avant-garde is French for bullshit.' - John Lennon

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