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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
Katy Perry 39, received this year's video vanguard award and treated viewers to a medley of her biggest hits — plus, presumably, material from her upcoming 143 album.
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Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2024
Other major award winners at the ceremony included Glen Powell, who won star of the year, as well as Ana de Armas, who won action star of the year and Lindsay Lohan, who won the event's vanguard award.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Gerwig, at age 41, represents film culture’s new feminist vanguard; her renown is an extension of the media celebration that established the international activism of Thunberg, now 22.
—Armond White, National Review, 5 Mar. 2025
After a not-too-short hiatus, the Warriors again look like the capital T, capital W Dubs — vanguards of ball and player movement and the smartest team in the NBA.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
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Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2024
Other major award winners at the ceremony included Glen Powell, who won star of the year, as well as Ana de Armas, who won action star of the year and Lindsay Lohan, who won the event's vanguard award.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Gerwig, at age 41, represents film culture’s new feminist vanguard; her renown is an extension of the media celebration that established the international activism of Thunberg, now 22.
—Armond White, National Review, 5 Mar. 2025
After a not-too-short hiatus, the Warriors again look like the capital T, capital W Dubs — vanguards of ball and player movement and the smartest team in the NBA.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vanguard
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And Dana Walden was sort of a pioneer both at Fox’s studio and then at the network of things that were edgy.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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Since 1997, Powertec has been a pioneer in innovative home and commercial strength equipment, bringing the gym experience into clients’ homes and facilities.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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In addition, the Longhorns have operated at the forefront of the market since the NCAA started allowing athletes to be compensated for use of their NIL rights in 2021.—
Sam Khan Jr.,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Yet the office at the forefront of those legal battles is set to expand even further in the coming months.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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By downplaying riders’ fears, advocates have allowed the MTA to be framed as a lawless underground.—
David Garten,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2025
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Hannah said Iran’s secretive underground Fordow nuclear fuel enrichment plant and Natanz nuclear site were where Iran was caught digging tunnels in the mountains.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Every first Saturday of the month, those in the know gather at the historic Spotlight nightclub for Simon Says, the city’s most daring, avant-garde LGBTQ+ party.—
Jessie Schiewe,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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While Barcelona is widely popular for its avant-garde food scene and beautiful beaches, Madrid—a traditional city rooted in history—remains one of my favorite places for fashion and shopping.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Vanguard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vanguard. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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