at the vanguard
idiom
: in the position of the leaders of an action or movement in society, politics, art, etc.
They are at the vanguard of a revolution in medical research.
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Ben Morse, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
In advance of release day, Smith talked to Vogue across screens, time zones, and subjects, surveying the state of the world as easily as the history of hip-hop, being at the vanguard of Chappell Roan fandom, and the allure of New York City.
—Josh Zajdman, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2025
The brand had long been at the vanguard of American fashion, but the business underneath was relying on outlet sales and price promotions.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Founded in 2024 by Navy veterans, Blue Water Autonomy has positioned itself at the vanguard of unmanned maritime systems, aiming to design and produce highly producible autonomous vessels to support a range of naval missions.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
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Ben Morse, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
In advance of release day, Smith talked to Vogue across screens, time zones, and subjects, surveying the state of the world as easily as the history of hip-hop, being at the vanguard of Chappell Roan fandom, and the allure of New York City.
—Josh Zajdman, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2025
The brand had long been at the vanguard of American fashion, but the business underneath was relying on outlet sales and price promotions.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Founded in 2024 by Navy veterans, Blue Water Autonomy has positioned itself at the vanguard of unmanned maritime systems, aiming to design and produce highly producible autonomous vessels to support a range of naval missions.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
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“At the vanguard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20the%20vanguard. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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