standard-bearer

noun

stan·​dard-bear·​er ˈstan-dərd-ˌber-ər How to pronounce standard-bearer (audio)
1
: one who bears a standard or banner
2
: one that leads an organization, movement, or party
a standard-bearer for political reform

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The set pairs the vitamin C standard-bearer with the Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024 The vote is the culmination of a lengthy and occasionally painful debate in the country, which has seen high-profile figures dealing with terminal diagnoses become standard-bearers for the cause. Rob Picheta, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024 The last two times Democrats nominated a woman to be their presidential standard-bearer, their candidate lost to Trump. Amie Parnes, The Hill, 29 Nov. 2024 Jelly Roll, whose music includes elements of hip-hop and R&B, has become a new country standard-bearer. Adam Tamburin, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for standard-bearer 

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of standard-bearer was in the 15th century

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“Standard-bearer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standard-bearer. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

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standard-bearer

noun
stan·​dard-bear·​er
ˈstan-dərd-ˌbar-ər,
-ˌber-
1
: one who bears a standard or banner
2
: the leader of an organization or movement

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