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
The 24-year-old guard has played his entire NBA career with Timberwolves.
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Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
The 25-year-old guard was selected 15th overall in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Texans.
—Mike Kaye
updated May 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
That teenager is 19-year-old guard Kasparas Jakucionis, who the Heat selected with the 20th overall pick in last year’s NBA Draft.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
After a five-month, 120-game regular season featuring record crowds, women’s hockey enjoying a significant post-Olympic boost and with more expansion on the horizon, the Walter Cup playoff semifinalists are made up exclusively of the league’s old guard.
—John Wawrow, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
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Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
The 25-year-old guard was selected 15th overall in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Texans.
—Mike Kaye
updated May 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
That teenager is 19-year-old guard Kasparas Jakucionis, who the Heat selected with the 20th overall pick in last year’s NBA Draft.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
After a five-month, 120-game regular season featuring record crowds, women’s hockey enjoying a significant post-Olympic boost and with more expansion on the horizon, the Walter Cup playoff semifinalists are made up exclusively of the league’s old guard.
—John Wawrow, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old guard
establishment
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Among the most renowned establishments is Salon Corona, a restaurant and brewery in Mexico City’s historic center.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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From the start of his campaign, Pratt has positioned himself as an outsider candidate challenging city hall and establishment politicians.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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“Old guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old%20guard. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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