VAN Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

van

noun

as in vanguard

the innovators of new concepts, styles, and techniques especially in the arts an artist who was in the van of abstract expressionism

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as in forefront

the leading or most important part of a movement a company that is considered by some to be in the van of the latest technology for renewable energy

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Examples of van in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Most lodges in the parks can arrange van and boat transfers from San José. —

Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 7 Oct. 2024 In the interview published this week, police then mentioned dash cam video, saying a van registered to her mother appeared in the footage just before a massive wreck. —

Angel Saunders, People.com, 5 Oct. 2024 Citing a shortage of a component used to build its electric pickups, sport utility vehicles and vans, Rivian said production could drop as much as 18% this year at its lone U.S. assembly plant. —

Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024 Watch for high-profile vehicles, such as a truck, van or SUV. —

Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 28 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for van

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