CEFR C1

avant-garde

adjective

Meaning

New, experimental, or unconventional ideas in art, music, or literature that push the boundaries of what is accepted.

Examples

The avant-garde film challenged traditional narrative structures by using non-linear storytelling.
She has always been an avant-garde designer, constantly experimenting with recycled industrial materials.

Synonyms: new, innovative, unconventional, experimental, vanguard

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avant-garde (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: ˌævɒ̃ˈɡɑːrd

Definition

New, experimental, or unconventional ideas in art, music, or literature that push the boundaries of what is accepted.

Examples

The avant-garde film challenged traditional narrative structures by using non-linear storytelling.
She has always been an avant-garde designer, constantly experimenting with recycled industrial materials.
The avant-garde movement of the early 20th century completely transformed how we perceive modern sculpture.

How to Use avant-garde

an avant-garde [noun] (collocation): Used as an adjective before a noun to describe experimental work. — "He is known for his avant-garde approach to jazz music."
be avant-garde (collocation): Used as a predicate adjective to describe a person or style. — "Her fashion sense is truly avant-garde."

Synonyms of avant-garde

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