The difference between Avant-garde and Trendy
When used as nouns, avant-garde means the vanguard of an army or other force, whereas trendy means a trendy person.
When used as adjectives, avant-garde means innovative, pioneering, especially when extremely or obviously so, whereas trendy means of, or in accordance with the latest trend, fashion or hype.
check bellow for the other definitions of Avant-garde and Trendy
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Avant-garde as a noun (obsolete):
The vanguard of an army or other force.
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Avant-garde as a noun:
Any group of people who invent or promote new techniques or concepts, especially in the arts.
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Avant-garde as an adjective:
Innovative, pioneering, especially when extremely or obviously so.
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Trendy as an adjective (slang):
Of, or in accordance with the latest trend, fashion or hype.
Examples:
"I hate those trendy pre-wrinkled shirts."
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Trendy as a noun (informal):
A trendy person.