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