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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