1. (noun) vanguard, van
the leading units moving at the head of an army
Synonyms: forefront, van, avant-garde, cutting edge, new wave, vanguard, caravan
2. (noun) avant-garde, vanguard, van, new wave
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
Synonyms: forefront, van, avant-garde, cutting edge, new wave, vanguard, caravan
3. (noun) vanguard, forefront, cutting edge
the position of greatest importance or advancement; the leading position in any movement or field
Synonyms: head, forefront, vanguard, cutting edge, new wave, avant-garde, knife edge, van
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