new guard

noun

variants or less commonly New Guard
1
: the members of an organization (such as a political party) who are newer or younger and who often favor change
Justin Trudeau won the Liberal crown with a crushing victory that brings a new guard to the helm of the party …—Daniel Leblanc
… announced four new executive hires, the beginning of the company's new guard …—Ashley Stewart
2
: a group of persons who have recently gained prominence or power in a particular field
the new guard of the fashion industry
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The Lakers were without new guard Collin Sexton (calf) and first-round pick Cameron Carr (oblique), and swingman Jake LaRavia left the court limping in the fourth quarter. — CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 Vanguart wears its youth well, as its status moves from new kid on the block to pioneering new guard. — Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2026 In the Hamptons, old guard versus new guard doesn’t just apply to people. — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 1 June 2026 Heading into the 1990s, a new guard of French talent had already arrived. — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for new guard

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of new guard was in 1948

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“New guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/new%20guard. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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