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 Without Fedorov in charge of the ministry of defense, Ukraine’s revolution in warfare will lose its standard-bearer and a lot of its momentum—just when those innovations appeared to be paying off. — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026 The message is a remarkable one coming from the state’s Democratic standard-bearer, who will likely be expected to unify left-leaning voters behind the party’s eventual nominee in the aftermath of a contentious primary. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 10 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 See All Example Sentences for standard-bearer

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Noun

Palo Alto and fellow Club name CrowdStrike are the leaders in this platform shift.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Within days, midwives, mothers, community leaders and politicians held a rally at the YWCA in downtown Troy.

— Noam Levey, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of leader

Noun

Thirty complaints were filed against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, in a San Francisco federal court by people present at the shooting, including students, teachers and a principal.

— Shannon Bond, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026
The principal of individual TIPS can fluctuate over their term based on inflation.

— Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of principal

Noun

About Premium Content has Country Spy, a light crime series about Marie-Line Maupain, a spy for the French secret service who is abruptly frozen out by her superiors and sent back to her home town.

— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026
If both parties are PLA members, superiors must step in to mediate the relationship breakdown, and the couple can only get a civil divorce with the military’s approval, which can result in a longer process.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of superior

Noun

Price increases brought on by climbing input costs factor in to the elevated revenue guidance, Jeff Clarke, Dell's operating chief, said on a conference call with analysts.

— Jordan Novet, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
He's widely considered to be close to the chief of the army, which is Pakistan's most powerful institution.

— Diaa Hadid, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of chief

Noun

According to a probable cause affidavit, the former campaign manager gave local police a black nylon glove that Ross is alleged to have provided in June.

— Ava Kelley, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
Commissioner Roberto Gonzalez, who represents a suburban area in western Miami-Dade, urged Levine Cava to find savings by reducing multiple layers of senior directors standing between the mayor and front-line managers and county workers.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of manager

Noun

The state superintendent would need approval from the president of the State Board of Education, or the president's designee, before taking that step.

— Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
For 10 years prior to that, Villont’s jobs included director of educational technology, assistant principal, principal and regional superintendent for the Diocese of Rockford.

— Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of superintendent

Noun

Stewart and Wilson have been the co-stewards of this era of USA Basketball, but the New York Liberty superstar is the only one in Berlin.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Taylor Swift’s love of historical homes Swift has proven to be a careful steward of architectural history.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of steward

Noun

A lot is at stake for Weiss, Bilton, CBS News and corporate overseers at Paramount Skydance as the show moves toward what may be its most unusual season yet.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
Industry faces ‘challenges,’ overseer says Efforts by Health and Welfare to document the extent of issues facing Idaho’s nursing homes have improved in recent years.

— Matan Josephy, Idaho Statesman, 31 Aug. 2026

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