🎨avant-garde

adjective
/ˌævɒ̃ˈɡɑːrd/

Meaning

innovative, experimental, or ahead of its time, especially in the arts and culture
New and experimental; characterized by departure from or rejection of accepted standards.

Example Sentences

The gallery featured avant-garde paintings that challenged traditional styles.

Avant-garde designs redefine the dining experience.

Example Expressions

avant-garde art

Synonyms

innovative, experimental, progressive, radical, cutting-edge
Entry 1
innovative, experimental, progressive, radical, cutting-edge
Entry 2
innovative, radical

Antonyms

traditional, conventional, conservative
Entry 1
traditional, conventional, conservative
Entry 2
conventional, conservative

Collocations

avant-garde art, avant-garde fashion, avant-garde movement, avant-garde music

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