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as in pioneer
the innovators of new concepts, styles, and techniques especially in the arts
a style of jazz that the vanguard quickly recognized as new and exciting
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as in forefront
the leading or most important part of a movement
talk radio is often regarded as being in the vanguard of the conservative movement
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Recent Examples of vanguard
Yes, Barcelona comes across normally as a cool place, a vanguard city which everybody wants to visit.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
Teyana Taylor is taking her fashion vanguard reputation to new heights in the desert.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
In the 1950s, the Eisenhower administration decided that the transportation vanguard was off the tracks, creating — and, critically, continuously funding — the interstate highway system, fueling the world's proudest car culture.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
As the old vanguard of civil rights leaders pass, who will fill the void?
—Brittany Luse, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
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John Hopewell, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
Teyana Taylor is taking her fashion vanguard reputation to new heights in the desert.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
In the 1950s, the Eisenhower administration decided that the transportation vanguard was off the tracks, creating — and, critically, continuously funding — the interstate highway system, fueling the world's proudest car culture.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
As the old vanguard of civil rights leaders pass, who will fill the void?
—Brittany Luse, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vanguard
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The upstart Venture Global has rallied over 90% this year, while LNG pioneer Cheniere Energy has jumped about 25% near record highs.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
14 June 2026
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Courtesy of Focus Features & CBS Despite its inclination toward the otherworldly, the original Twilight Zone created by TV pioneer Rod Serling was, at its core, about the weakness of human nature.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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With decades of experience in healthcare entrepreneurship and policy advocacy, Jacobs has been at the forefront of transforming healthcare through mindful practices and collaborative efforts.—
Gary Jacobs,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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And so, one of the real forefronts in the field right now is figuring out how to solve the delivery problem for all these other tissue types.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
11 June 2026
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This ambient folk album from a fixture of the UK underground uses minimalist instrumentation—little more than Roberston’s luminescent voice and brittle acoustic guitar—for maximalist feeling.—
Jenn Pelly,
Time,
4 Dec. 2025
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Every detail, from the cozy underground setting to the authentic Belgian food and beer, perfectly captures the spirit of Europe.—
Abby Price,
Southern Living,
17 Nov. 2025
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The Skims founder posted photos from the avant-garde shoot on Instagram.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Whether walking the runway in avant-garde looks or perfecting model-off-duty moments, great style runs in the family.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Vanguard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vanguard. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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