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advent of a new period

/ˈædvənt əv ə nuː ˈpɪəriəd/
the beginning of a new era or phase

The advent of a new period in technology has transformed how we communicate.

This phrase refers to the start of a significant technological era that changed communication methods.


formal

the arrival or beginning of a new era, phase, or significant change

The advent of a new period in history marked a shift in societal values.

This phrase describes the start of a historical era that brought about changes in societal norms.

The advent of a new period in business practices revolutionized the industry.

This phrase indicates the beginning of a new phase in business that led to major industry changes.

This phrase is often used in formal contexts to describe significant transitions or milestones.

Collocations

advent of a new erathe beginning of a new time or ageadvent of a new phasethe start of a new stage or development

Synonyms

beginning of a new eradawn of a new ageonset of a new phase

Antonyms

end of an eradecline of a periodcessation of a phase

Related Phrases

dawn of a new agephrase
the beginning of a new era
turning pointphrase
a critical moment that marks a change

Pro Tip

Formal Usage

This phrase is best used in formal writing or speeches to describe significant transitions.

Gold Rule

Contextual Appropriateness

Use this phrase when referring to major historical, technological, or business milestones.

Word Origin

The word 'advent' comes from Latin 'adventus', meaning 'arrival'. The phrase 'advent of a new period' combines this with 'period' to signify the start of a new time.

Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in historical, technological, and business contexts to describe the start of significant changes or developments.

Word Breakdown

advent
arrival or beginning
root
+
new
fresh or recent
adjective
+
period
a distinct span of time
noun
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