STANDARD-BEARER Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

standard-bearer

noun

Definition of standard-bearer

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

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Noun

About 150 protesters were taken to hospital with injuries following Monday’s violence, according to leaders of the party behind the protests.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
While Wyscout is the industry leader for video scouting tools in football, Eyeball has, since forming in 2020, established itself as the youth football equivalent across the globe.

— Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of leader

Noun

But Eric Grover, a principal at Intrepid Ventures with expertise in global payment networks, previously told Ars that Apple, Google, and Facebook have all failed to launch payment products that attract a majority of users.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026
Students were allegedly subject to interrogations by the principal when Gaggle falsely flagged certain materials.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026

Definition of principal

Noun

High achievers seek out new opportunities, consistently deliver strong results and earn the trust of their superiors.

— Kim Meninger, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
So Parker telephoned the base posing as the doctor of Adams’ supposedly ailing mother and talked the young soldier’s superiors into issuing an emergency furlough.

— Dan Kelly July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026

Definition of superior

Noun

The ritual is one of the most somber duties of a commander-in-chief.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
That's what is alleged to have taken place last year in Lake County, Florida, between a former police chief, who resigned in June after being placed on administrative leave in May, and a suspect's wife.

— Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of chief

Noun

Despite leadership development being a top HR priority, 80% of firms lack confidence in their pipelines, indicating a critical underinvestment in developing managers' cognitive and psychological capabilities.

— Cindy Rodriguez Constable, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Factory managers were often on the defensive, since raising vision problems could sound like a critique of their management.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

Definition of manager

Noun

The first contract began shortly after Hill became interim superintendent in January 2023.

— Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Adraina is the superintendent of Gardner’s parks and recreation department, and Matt was once an educator and worked in sales.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

Definition of superintendent

Noun

The miners were overwhelmingly Black, while their overseers were white men.

— Edward D. Melillo, Fortune, 27 July 2026
In a nicely balanced performance, Alejandra Villanueva’s Mistress Quickly, the play’s go-between and overseer of mischief, embodies the free and easy spirit of Simon’s production.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

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