Alternative
Alternative adjective - Necessitating a choice between mutually exclusive possibilities.
Avant and alternative are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Avant" instead an adjective "Alternative".
Avant
Avant adjective - Being or employing the latest concepts, styles, or techniques.
Usage example: readers of this very avant novel should not expect to find much in the way of traditional narrative structure
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Synonyms for Avant
Alternative and avant are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Alternative" instead an adjective "Avant".
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