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arrival Synonyms

Another word for arrival

Choosing another word for arrival depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The action, process, or fact of reaching a destination or a particular place.

Usage Example

"The passengers waited patiently for the coming of the evening train."

Strongest
coming
Strong
appearance
entrance
entry
landing

• noun (Context 2)

A person or thing that has recently reached a place, or a newly born baby.

Usage Example

"The hotel staff greeted the latest arrivals with warm towels and refreshments."

Strongest
newcomer
Strong
comer
visitor
Weak
entrant

• noun (Context 3)

The emergence, introduction, or establishment of a new development, phenomenon, or technology.

Usage Example

"The advent of high-speed internet transformed how rural communities conduct business."

Strongest
advent
emergence
Strong
dawn
onset
introduction

Opposites of arrival

The opposite of arrival shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

departure
leaving
demise
exit
disappearance
end
withdrawal
See all opposites of arrival

• Nearby Words

arresting
arrestingly
arriba
arrival
arrivals
arrive
arrivederci

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Arrival. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/arrival
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