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avant Synonyms

Another word for avant

Choosing another word for avant depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Culturally or artistically experimental, radical, or ahead of its time; avant-garde.

Usage Example

"The gallery specializes in avant-garde cinema and unconventional sound installations."

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avant-garde
experimental
Strong
cutting-edge
innovative
unconventional
pioneering

• noun (Context 2)

The front or leading part of a military force; the vanguard or van (now archaic or historical).

Usage Example

"The commander rode at the head of the vanguard as the army approached the river."

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vanguard
van
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avant-garde

Opposites of avant

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

rearguard
conventional
mainstream
traditional
orthodox
conservative
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• Nearby Words

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