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emergence

noun

Definition: the process of coming into being or appearing

Synonyms: appearance, rise, origin, dawn, birth, arrival, introduction

Antonyms: disappearance, decline, fall

Tips: Emerging is an adjective form of emergence. Another version is emergent. The related verb emerge means to appear, rise, or come forth. Emergence is a sophisticated way of saying "sudden appearance."

Usage Examples:

The rapid rise of online communication has led to the emergence of several new high-tech fields. (appearance, arrival, introduction)

Blades of emerging grass were visible through the melting snow. (appearing, rising) adjective

A year ago, nobody even knew his name, so his emergence to fame seemed to have come out of nowhere. (rise, arrival, appearance)

After suffering from the flu for over a week, I emerged from my bedroom looking pale and weak. (appeared, came forth) verb


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