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being or employing the latest concepts, styles, or techniques
readers of this very avant novel should not expect to find much in the way of traditional narrative structure
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Recent Examples of avant
But his second album, 1968’s Strictly Personal, is rarely mentioned in the same breath alongside avant staples like Trout Mask Replica and Lick My Decals Off, Baby.
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Ryan Reed, SPIN, 16 July 2024
Inspired by the avant gardes of the 1920s and 30s, visual artists begin creating zines for mail art networks.
—Gabriela Riccardi, Quartz, 5 June 2024
But she's never been one of the super-on-theme or avant garde Best Dressed…until now.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 7 May 2024
Watches are a regular part of his rotation, from ultra-classic models such as Rolex to more avant garde pieces from Hublot.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 6 May 2024
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Ryan Reed, SPIN, 16 July 2024
Inspired by the avant gardes of the 1920s and 30s, visual artists begin creating zines for mail art networks.
—Gabriela Riccardi, Quartz, 5 June 2024
But she's never been one of the super-on-theme or avant garde Best Dressed…until now.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 7 May 2024
Watches are a regular part of his rotation, from ultra-classic models such as Rolex to more avant garde pieces from Hublot.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 6 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avant
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The two used a parliamentary move to attempt to force a full vote in the council, but the Johnson administration’s campaign with progressive allies and immigration advocates succeeded at beating back the legislation.Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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Zoom out: The Sixteen Thirty Fund acts as a clearinghouse for progressive causes, funneling unrestricted money — around $400 million in the 2020 campaign, according to the New York Times — to various organizations.Hans Nichols, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
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To what extent do Idaho big-game hunters agree that the use of advanced modern technology to harvest big game aligns with fair chase tenets?Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
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On the other hand, Oklahoma’s advanced metrics all give pretty serious cause for concern, and Fears’ underlying metrics also are quite messy.Sam Vecenie, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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There, unconventional thinkers took advantage of a collapsing market.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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Many albums and side projects later, aren’t the Strokes due a multi-track overview that takes us through their unconventional career?David Browne, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
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The style felt like a vintage find from the 1940s, but with modern construction.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2025
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Gaza has been destroyed more completely than almost any urban area in the history of modern warfare.Sarah Yager, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
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Since the house’s inception, in 1988, Margiela had been known for an avant-garde mentality, paired with classical technique.Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2023
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Instead of showing up in something avant-garde, Dakota drew attention with a black halter-style midi dress with a deep V-neckline.Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 18 Mar. 2023
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Between the five culinary offerings, including an underground fondue cave called La Fromagerie, two bars, clay tennis courts, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a nearly 6,000 square-foot indoor and outdoor spa, there is really no reason to leave the property.Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Headlining Rolling Loud California 2025 By Matthew Strauss As a member of New York’s underground hip-hop scene, Wolfacejoeyy has brought pride to the Staten Island scene with projects like 22Joeyy and Valentino.Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 10 Jan. 2025
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In this contemporary dining room, the cool sage green wall color balances out the warmth of the fiery orange in the abstract piece of art.Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
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The Bushnell 166 Capitol Ave., Hartford The next two shows in the Broadway series at The Bushnell are culturally sensitive contemporary updates of theater classics, with the rewrites credited to some cool writers.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2025
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