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 The Vermont senator, a progressive standard-bearer and arguably Platner's biggest Capitol Hill ally, likely put one of the final nails in the coffin of his once-formidable campaign. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 7 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for standard-bearer

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Noun

Should a college football team make the College Football Playoff because the sport’s leaders see them as an up-and-coming team that could use some extra cash, exposure and experience?

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
The Nigerian leader began his administration with centerpiece economic reforms.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 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

Leo claimed that he was not allowed to call his own witnesses as part of an investigation, which ITN insiders dispute, even though all those interviewed were his superiors.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026
Hochman said Flores simply could have taken notes on the inappropriate comments and turned them in to superiors or the independent inspector general, which strikes me as either sweetly naive or disingenuous.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of superior

Noun

Bulldozers and excavators in Texas’ Big Bend National Park are at a standstill as the chief of US Customs and Border Protection visits to assess how the agency should move forward with plans for new border security measures.

— Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
The team was in the midst of a fourth consecutive losing season when Jeanie removed Jim, general manager Mitch Kupchak and longtime public relations chief John Black in February 2017.

— Law Murray, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of chief

Noun

General manager Ross Atkins, hours after the deadline, apologized to fans for the disappointment on the heels of a World Series appearance.

— Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
How Goldman benefits As a joint book-running manager, the bank captures fees across every step of these transactions.

— Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of manager

Noun

Ramon Miramontes, superintendent of the Cabrillo Unified School District, said in a statement Friday that Farnsworth was placed on leave after police informed the district of the investigation on Wednesday.

— Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026
Among the building’s new amenities, according to Ann Williams, the district’s deputy superintendent for operations and chief school business official, is the space where most of the Thursday gathering took place.

— Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of superintendent

Noun

The council will soon appoint Biancardi as the ex officio overseer of the office, which comes with no compensation.

— Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of overseer

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