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
Daniel Leblanc… announced four new executive hires, the beginning of the company's new guard …—Ashley Stewart
Ashley Stewart2
: a group of persons who have recently gained prominence or power in a particular field
the new guard of the fashion industry
compare old guard
Examples of new guard in a Sentence
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Compared to standard porcelain veneers, this new guard more closely resembles Charles Pincus’ original product, composite caps that snapped on to teeth and lasted as long as a few days.
—Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 5 Aug. 2024
But today, a new guard of magnificent 5-star hotels is aiming to create their own traditions.
—Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 30 July 2024
But plenty of barbecue can be found from traditional joints and an innovative new guard.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2024
These include a $250 sign-on bonus for new guards and an additional $250 bonus for guards who stay on through the entire season.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
The Jets could also be in the market for a new guard, and that’s where Fautanu comes in.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2024
Ruben Diaz Take in a little art There's an impressive number of art galleries, both new guard and old, tucked into plaza like Chung King and Mandarin.
—Kyle Beechey, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2023
When the Carolina Panthers spent a fortune on a pair of new guards for their offensive line in free agency, the new additions had a reverberating impact on their depth chart.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2024
Looking beyond Haley, Ramaswami, the Georgia state Senate candidate, sees a new guard of South Asians in politics emerging.
—Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2024
Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 5 Aug. 2024
But today, a new guard of magnificent 5-star hotels is aiming to create their own traditions.
—Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 30 July 2024
But plenty of barbecue can be found from traditional joints and an innovative new guard.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2024
These include a $250 sign-on bonus for new guards and an additional $250 bonus for guards who stay on through the entire season.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
The Jets could also be in the market for a new guard, and that’s where Fautanu comes in.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2024
Ruben Diaz Take in a little art There's an impressive number of art galleries, both new guard and old, tucked into plaza like Chung King and Mandarin.
—Kyle Beechey, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2023
When the Carolina Panthers spent a fortune on a pair of new guards for their offensive line in free agency, the new additions had a reverberating impact on their depth chart.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2024
Looking beyond Haley, Ramaswami, the Georgia state Senate candidate, sees a new guard of South Asians in politics emerging.
—Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2024
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“New guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/new%20guard. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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