AVANT-GARDISTS Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

avant-gardists

noun

plural of avant-gardist

as in pioneers

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Noun

But beyond icon status, Moncler praises its three leading ladies as pioneers.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
Reps from pioneers such as ReelShort were in town pressing the flesh, while a global microdrama leaders’ summit brought together the likes of COL Group, Roseberry, RJ RisingJoy and NetShort.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of pioneers

Noun

Different colors and fabrics also give designers ways to refresh the familiar style.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Big designers have done this on several occasions in recent years, although it’s never extended beyond the occasional deployment of larger models.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of designers

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What happens next As the local debate over autonomous vehicles intensifies, AV developers are increasingly looking overseas as a potential hedge to more obstacles in cropping up in the US.

— Andrew Hawkins, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2026
As developers use 8-30g to advance four- and five-story building plans in suburbs that otherwise wouldn’t consider them, both political parties are saying voters should look at what’s happening.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026

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