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 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 Sánchez, a former minister and one of the more durable figures in Castillo’s turbulent administration, emerged as the standard-bearer of Peru’s resurgent left. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 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

The meeting looked at preparations for the upcoming school year as principals return to their schools this week.

— Julianna Mejia July 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
There was one element that McLaren team principal Andrea Stella highlighted when discussing the trend of form between his drivers at Spa.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of principal

Noun

Employees go out for after-work parties (nomikai) to bond with their superiors.

— Tim Brinkhof, Time, 23 July 2026
Jozef, still a seminarian who had entered the congregation and taken the name Damien only three years earlier, bypassed his immediate superiors and petitioned the higher orders in Paris to be allowed to take his place.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 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

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

And there is precedent for the FCC to step in and help nudge the industry toward being better stewards of space.

— Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Dedicated to being an environmental steward, the project’s carbon footprint will be measured and offset through Green Builder Media's COGNITION Carbon Offsets Marketplace.

— Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of steward

Noun

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
Essentially, the human acts as an overseer but may or may not intervene in AI decision-making.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026

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