avant-gardist

noun

Definition of avant-gardistnext
as in pioneer

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  1. pioneer
  2. designer
  3. developer
Noun
  • As a pioneer in personal branding and expert in virtual communication, William Arruda empowers professionals to shine online.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • His groundbreaking role as the first Black musical director of the Academy Awards in 1971 cemented his status as a pioneer.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of pioneer
Noun
  • The billionaire fashion designer, who sold his eponymous label to Estée Lauder for $2.8 billion, has now broken a record for the priciest home sale in the U.K. this year after snapping up a London residence for a staggering £80 million ($104 million), The Times reported.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The Cloud 23 hot sauce founder and CEO and passionate chef is the eldest child of former soccer star David and fashion designer Victoria, who have known the British royals for years.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of designer
Noun
  • Its windows overlooked the property developers had their eye on.
    Bracey Harris, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The company entered into a Business Combination Agreement with Greenstone Corporation, a gold producer, developer, and explorer, on June 17, 2024.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of developer
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“Avant-gardist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avant-gardist. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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