CultureAugust 20, 2026

avantgarde

AH-von-GARD

Definition

Favoring or introducing experimental, radical, or highly original ideas and methods.

Etymology

Derived from the French military term meaning 'vanguard' or 'advance guard,' which was later adopted in the late 19th century to describe artists and thinkers who were ahead of their time.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe Sega's bold and innovative creative vision for the Saturn, which pushed boundaries despite the console's commercial struggles.

Nights into Dreams, a Thirty Year Reunion

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