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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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Recent Examples of van
In the video, the alligator walks along a cul-de-sac before resting under a white van.
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Jason Dill, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Vamonos Vans of San Diego, Calif. — Customized adventure and travel vans.
—Worth Sparkman, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
Ford was accused of importing the vans from Turkey with rows of seats in the back and claiming it as a passenger vehicle to pay the lower tax rate.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 7 Mar. 2025
Another station displayed a live video feed of the van from an external angle to prove this was happening in real-time.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PCMAG, 5 Mar. 2025
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Jason Dill, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Vamonos Vans of San Diego, Calif. — Customized adventure and travel vans.
—Worth Sparkman, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
Ford was accused of importing the vans from Turkey with rows of seats in the back and claiming it as a passenger vehicle to pay the lower tax rate.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 7 Mar. 2025
Another station displayed a live video feed of the van from an external angle to prove this was happening in real-time.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PCMAG, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for van
Recent Examples of Synonyms for van
Noun
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At the swansong for a never-ending fashion month, Paris Fashion Week, a new vanguard of midwestern pop girls and swamp princesses made a statement with their glam.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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Depop forecasts ‘indie vanguard’ as a defining aesthetic of the year, with individuality and spontaneity dominating fashion in an era ruled by hedonistic energy.—
Irina Grechko,
refinery29.com,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The reversals are a major about-face from immigration policies under former President Biden, and come as Trump and his top aides have ratcheted up attacks on judges who rule against them, with immigration being at the forefront of many disagreements.—
Janie Har,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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Strengthening Infrastructure Against Extreme Conditions Facilities teams are now at the forefront of climate resilience and disaster-proofing.—
Rob Almond,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Salt water from the ocean or underground is rich in minerals and may provide the body with magnesium.—
Susan Bard,
Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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The property would include 36 parking spaces — 22 surface-level and 14 underground.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2025
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Chun made his fortune as a crypto pioneer, co-founding F2Pool, once the world's largest bitcoin mining company.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 Apr. 2025
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Slash was a dual-threat pioneer who led the team to the AFC title game in '97.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Van.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/van. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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