standard-bearer

noun

Definition of standard-bearernext
as in leader

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Recent Examples of standard-bearer On Monday, the Canucks added a third-round pick and a high-quality person capable of serving as a new cultural standard-bearer for the team. — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 30 June 2026 More than any other event, Annecy remains the industry’s standard-bearer — a showcase for the biggest studio and streaming projects, a launchpad for independent voices from around the world and, perhaps most importantly, the premier scouting ground for the next generation of animation talent. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2026 When feelings about the other side are this negatively polarized, then winning – even with a less-than-ideal candidate as your standard-bearer – becomes more crucial than ever. — Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 18 June 2026 By that measure, the Czinger 21C V Max is the new standard-bearer for the category. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for standard-bearer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standard-bearer
  1. leader
  2. principal
  3. superior
  4. chief
  5. manager
  6. superintendent
  7. steward
  8. overseer
Noun
  • Bronin, who is 47, made an argument for a new crop of leaders inside the party, framing his campaign as a response to Democrats’ losses in 2024 after President Joe Biden ended his race for re-election amid concerns about his age.
    — Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • From technological upheavals to an increasingly frenetic global trend cycle, industry leaders are constantly tasked with predicting what comes next — which is no small feat in 2026.
    — Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of leader
Noun
  • Next is educating parents, principals and school boards on the changes.
    — Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The district sent an email to principals Tuesday night, obtained by the Tribune, asking school leaders to rank their most critical staffing needs in an effort to restore some positions.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of principal
Noun
  • Others objected to a military officer’s setting criteria for civilian superiors.
    — KORI SCHAKE, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2026
  • High achievers seek out new opportunities, consistently deliver strong results and earn the trust of their superiors.
    — Kim Meninger, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of superior
Noun
  • Mueller was appointed and assumed office as police chief in Stillwater in January 2021.
    — Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Tony Quiroga, editor-in-chief of Car and Driver, said consumers should absolutely check out the Civic and the all-new electric Chevrolet Bolt ($27,600).
    — Morgan Korn, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of chief
Noun
  • Gausman earned a high-five and slap on the back from manager Craig Counsell in the dugout after his night ended.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Iglesias plunked Heliot Ramos and that was all Braves manager Walt Weiss needed to see.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of manager
Noun
  • Jason Christopher Puopolo, the former West Sacramento parks operations superintendent, was released from custody after posting a $10,000 bail bond on April 20, Yolo Superior Court records show.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The transportation office referred inquiries to the superintendent's administrative assistant.
    — Amanda Pitts, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of superintendent
Noun
  • Being good stewards of space is critical to the success of this incredible technology.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The time frame allows the project's stewards and visitors to contemplate not only Cage's legacy but their own as guardians of the organ and its sounds.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of steward
Noun
  • How did Infantino go from progressive reformer, the overseer of newly transparent and accountable FIFA, to the man who literally tried to sell the World Cup?
    — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The miners were overwhelmingly Black, while their overseers were white men.
    — Edward D. Melillo, Fortune, 27 July 2026
Definition of overseer

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