the old guard
noun
: the usually older members of an organization (such as a political party) who do not want or like change
She's not popular with the old guard.
(US) The old guard is stronger than ever.
(British) The old guard are stronger than ever.
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Although Dennen’s Tatler is more inclusive than in the past, there’s still great affection for the old guard.
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 July 2025
In Season 3, following the Opera War, the old guard is weakened and the Russells stand poised to take their place at the head of society.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 July 2025
Following the Opera War, the old guard is weakened and the Russells stand poised to take their place at the head of society.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
And the old guard’s ability to deliver solid, electable moderates for races this year in New Jersey and Virginia similarly speaks well of the health of the normies.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 18 July 2025
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 July 2025
In Season 3, following the Opera War, the old guard is weakened and the Russells stand poised to take their place at the head of society.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 July 2025
Following the Opera War, the old guard is weakened and the Russells stand poised to take their place at the head of society.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
And the old guard’s ability to deliver solid, electable moderates for races this year in New Jersey and Virginia similarly speaks well of the health of the normies.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 18 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for the old guard
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“The old guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20old%20guard. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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