as in advent
the act of becoming known or coming into view; the act of emerging
her rapid emergence as a national political figure the emergence of the Internet as an important means of communication
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Recent Examples of emergence
Whether his eventual emergence translates to the postseason later this spring is the big outstanding question.
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Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
This era saw the emergence of boutiques and independent designers who contributed to a growing fashion-conscious public.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 22 Feb. 2025
Some neighboring countries may more intentionally seek to thwart the emergence of a pluralist Syria, too, lest Syria’s success create pressure to reform their own political processes.
—Marwan Muasher, Foreign Affairs, 21 Feb. 2025
Pure coincidence intervened and GREAT-LIFE’s mission was quickly put to the test when the project’s launch happened to take place alongside the emergence of the new mpox variant in the DRC.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2025
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Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
This era saw the emergence of boutiques and independent designers who contributed to a growing fashion-conscious public.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 22 Feb. 2025
Some neighboring countries may more intentionally seek to thwart the emergence of a pluralist Syria, too, lest Syria’s success create pressure to reform their own political processes.
—Marwan Muasher, Foreign Affairs, 21 Feb. 2025
Pure coincidence intervened and GREAT-LIFE’s mission was quickly put to the test when the project’s launch happened to take place alongside the emergence of the new mpox variant in the DRC.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emergence
Noun
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Upon arrival, the rear bench expands into a cozy daybed after the seat backs swing to the sides.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2025
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Upon arrival, officers met with the victim located a few doors down.—
Elainie Barraza,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Actually haven’t really got lured into any TV appearances or anything like that.—
Seth Abramovitch,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025
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During an appearance on New York Times‘ Popcast, The Abbot was asked how the lack of support from New York City’s chief Hip-Hop radio station affected the crew, as the ban occurred at the peak of their popularity.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Emma Lotta Simmer, in her film debut, plays the nine-year-old Gina in the family drama.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, León will make his Viña del Mar debut, also performing with his full band from Hermosillo, Mexico.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
26 Feb. 2025
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The genesis of it all was that Perry decided that Jane’s Addiction was gonna break up.—
Billboard Staff,
Billboard,
20 Feb. 2025
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Giving back That idea was the genesis of the WM Phoenix Open Working for Tomorrow FundSM that was created in 2024 to support emissions reduction, sustainable materials management and water management projects.—
Candace Oehler,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Emergence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emergence. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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