new guard

noun

variants or less commonly New Guard

1

: the members of an organization (such as a political party) who are newer or younger and who often favor change

Justin Trudeau won the Liberal crown with a crushing victory that brings a new guard to the helm of the party …

—Daniel Leblanc

… announced four new executive hires, the beginning of the company's new guard …

—Ashley Stewart

2

: a group of persons who have recently gained prominence or power in a particular field

the new guard of the fashion industry

see also:

old guard

Examples of new guard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the Hamptons, old guard versus new guard doesn’t just apply to people. — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 1 June 2026

Heading into the 1990s, a new guard of French talent had already arrived. — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 26 May 2026

And the difference between the old and new guard? — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 May 2026

The vegan scene that took root in the Near Southside neighborhood in the early 2000s is thriving, but the city still serves up plenty of barbecue at traditional joints and an innovative new guard. — Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for new guard

• asgard
• backyard
• barnyard
• blackguard
• bombard
• brickyard
• canard
• churchyard
• coastguard
• courtyard
• debarred
• diehard