avant

Speech parts

1. avant - Noun

2. Avant - Proper noun

Meaning

The front of an army. [Obs.] See Van.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

hep new modern original developed complex nifty forward advanced contemporary extreme fresh radical ahead complicated
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Antonyms

old-fashioned low old traditional ancient dated
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Related terms

van

Phrases with the word

avant-garde avant la lettre avant-gardes avant-propos avant-garde music avant-garde firebrand

Examples

Innovation, being avant garde, is always polemic. Ferran Adria

It's very schizophrenic because I like a lot of very straight pop, like Small Faces, Stones, Kinks; and on the other hand, I like a lot of avant garde things. Andy Partridge

My more risky or avant garde music is not that well known to a wider audience, but I wish it was. Ennio Morricone

As in other technological evolutions, relationship tech will begin its innovation in the avant garde, then work back to the familiar. Kevin Kelly (editor)

Avant Garde is French for bullshit. George Harrison

Most of my avant garde fashion is saved for my videos and for the stage. In real life, I tend towards a classy, black Goth look. I love black, a few sparkles, false eyelashes and boots. But when I perform, I love fantasy and props. Jane Badler

Close letter words and terms

avania Avans Avansian avant la lettre avant-corps avant-courier