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 Golden State Warriors are in the early stages of the 2025-26 campaign, but 22-year-old guard Brandin Podziemski is already thinking about his future.
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Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
The oldest player on Miami’s current roster is 32-year-old guard Norman Powell.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Though the league’s old guard, led by Curry and James, remains formidable, the road to the championship trophy now runs through the uber-young Thunder, who spent the offseason signing their young core of stars to long-term deals.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2025
The Kings will need a big night from their 30-year-old guard with Monk, Murray and Sabonis out.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
The oldest player on Miami’s current roster is 32-year-old guard Norman Powell.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Though the league’s old guard, led by Curry and James, remains formidable, the road to the championship trophy now runs through the uber-young Thunder, who spent the offseason signing their young core of stars to long-term deals.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2025
The Kings will need a big night from their 30-year-old guard with Monk, Murray and Sabonis out.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 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 13 Nov. 2025.
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