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as in pioneer
the innovators of new concepts, styles, and techniques especially in the arts
a style of jazz that the vanguard quickly recognized as new and exciting
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as in forefront
the leading or most important part of a movement
talk radio is often regarded as being in the vanguard of the conservative movement
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Recent Examples of vanguard
After a not-too-short hiatus, the Warriors again look like the capital T, capital W Dubs — vanguards of ball and player movement and the smartest team in the NBA.
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Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
At the swansong for a never-ending fashion month, Paris Fashion Week, a new vanguard of midwestern pop girls and swamp princesses made a statement with their glam.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
Depop forecasts ‘indie vanguard’ as a defining aesthetic of the year, with individuality and spontaneity dominating fashion in an era ruled by hedonistic energy.
—Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Perry, 39, will receive this year's video vanguard award and treat viewers to a medley of her biggest hits — plus, presumably, material from her upcoming 143 album.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2024
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Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
At the swansong for a never-ending fashion month, Paris Fashion Week, a new vanguard of midwestern pop girls and swamp princesses made a statement with their glam.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
Depop forecasts ‘indie vanguard’ as a defining aesthetic of the year, with individuality and spontaneity dominating fashion in an era ruled by hedonistic energy.
—Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Perry, 39, will receive this year's video vanguard award and treat viewers to a medley of her biggest hits — plus, presumably, material from her upcoming 143 album.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vanguard
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The early pioneer in self-driving technology, Waymo has managed to beat Elon Musk-led Tesla and a myriad of now-defunct autonomous vehicle startups to the U.S. market.—
Lora Kolodny,Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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All this is to say that the longest in the world may have actually taken place in the woods, where more skiers than ever are now skimming the backcountry meltwater all spring long—just like the Slush Cup pioneers, Cyril Paris and Cliff White.—
Anna Fiorentino,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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The nursery industry, once reliant on seasonal foot traffic and word-of-mouth marketing, is now at the forefront of an e-commerce boom with direct-to-consumer sales and social media playing a critical role.—
Tammy Sons,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Our support team is available to assist users in navigating difficulties and ensuring that the principles of fairness and cultural exchange remain at the forefront of every au pair stay.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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The city this month began drilling at Del Prado Park, the first of several sites being explored to find safe, potable water underground.—
Kyle Martin,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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In the ever-evolving cyber underground, ransomware extortionists have grown to become perhaps the most sophisticated and formidable threat.—
Etay Maor,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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These works form a collective portrait of the Paris avant-garde during Kahlo’s time in Europe on the eve of World War II, particularly the Surrealists, a generation after Rivera first arrived there.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Rae twirled ethereally next to the Venezuela electronic music diva, who delivered an overal avant-garde set, also bringing out Tokischa for a duet.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Vanguard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vanguard. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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