Definition of Avant-garde

1. Noun. Any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts).

Exact synonyms: New Wave, Van, Vanguard
Generic synonyms: Art Movement, Artistic Movement

2. Adjective. Radically new or original. "An avant-garde theater piece"
Exact synonyms: Daring
Similar to: Original

Lexicographical Neighbors of Avant-garde

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avalanche
avalanched
avalanches
avalanche conduction
avalanche lily
avalanching
avale
avaled
avales
avaling
Avalokiteshvara
Avalokitesvara
avalvular
avant
avant-garde (current term)
avanti
avaram
avarice
avarices
avaricious
avariciously
avariciousness
avaritia
avas
avascular
avascular
avascularities
avascularity
avascularization

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