as in establishment
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.
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Recent Examples of old guard
His full unfiltered reaction painted the picture of a superstar stunned at how quickly the Clippers cut ties with the 40-year-old guard.
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Jalon Dixon, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
With under 30 seconds remaining in the first quarter, the 35-year-old guard, having not played in an NBA game since April, checked into the game and received an ovation from the crowd.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
The Maine Celtics claimed 23-year-old guard Keon Johnson off waivers on Saturday, according to the G League transaction wire.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
Political scientist Javier Corrales, who often writes about Venezuelan politics, told CNN that Cabello has long cultivated an aggressive reputation as part of the regime’s old guard.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 19 Nov. 2025
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Jalon Dixon, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
With under 30 seconds remaining in the first quarter, the 35-year-old guard, having not played in an NBA game since April, checked into the game and received an ovation from the crowd.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
The Maine Celtics claimed 23-year-old guard Keon Johnson off waivers on Saturday, according to the G League transaction wire.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
Political scientist Javier Corrales, who often writes about Venezuelan politics, told CNN that Cabello has long cultivated an aggressive reputation as part of the regime’s old guard.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 19 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old guard
establishment
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These actions helped lay the groundwork for the later establishment of the role of White House Press Secretary, a position first occupied by journalist George Akerson, whom Herbert Hoover had originally hired as his secretary.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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In his later years, Watson's reputation was tarnished by comments on genetics and race that led him to be ostracized by the scientific establishment.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Old guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old%20guard. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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