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 rematch gave the champion the opportunity to prove himself in a complete fight against the division’s former standard-bearer. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026 Holotype specimens serve as a main standard-bearer and reference point for the physical characteristics of a species, so that scientists can compare and contrast them to see if a specimen belongs to one species or another. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2026 Parton was the standard-bearer of a dissipating breed of superstar. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is a standard-bearer for mobile AI, serving consumers, guiding Android partners, and advancing Google's AI ambitions. — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for standard-bearer

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Noun

The attack ads that exaggerate and lie about their opponents, without mentioning their myopic support for their dear leader whose baggage has destroyed America’s standing in the world, are astounding.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 28 Oct. 2026
As economic worries grow, Newsom’s popularity dips Governor Newsom’s favorability ratings have dipped in the last months of his eight-year tenure as state leader.

— Andrew Graham October 27, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of leader

Noun

But the project was still a hit — so much so that his teacher showed a video of it to the school’s principal, who then sent the video to Adrian Talley, the then-superintendent for Indian Prairie School District 204.

— Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
Whitfield was the first Black principal in Colleyville Heritage’s history.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of principal

Noun

West Point implemented a rule in early 2025 that sought to bar civilian and military professors from publishing papers, speaking at conferences or appearing on podcasts without seeking approval from superiors.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
The agents indicated to their superiors that the lawmakers could become subjects in the future, according to records viewed by ProPublica.

— Molly Redden, ProPublica, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of superior

Noun

Preliminary results show Benjamin Netanyahu’s party ahead but short of a majority, while former military chief Gadi Eisenkot’s opposition bloc trails and faces a difficult path to power.

— Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Netanyahu's Likud led with 27 seats, while former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party held 20.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of chief

Noun

Tan-Gillespie ultimately stayed with the chain throughout secondary school, later rising to assistant general manager.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Allen denied both women's allegations and filed counterclaims against them in July 2023, accusing his former manager of defamation and other claims and accusing Jane Doe 2 of unlawfully taking his cellphone following their encounter.

— Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of manager

Noun

Bhavna Sharma-Lewis has been picked as the district’s new superintendent.

— Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
Adam Martin, the superintendent of Waterford Schools, says that, like many other districts across the state, they've been plagued by a bus driver shortage.

— Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of superintendent

Noun

Buying the car in 2003, the current steward followed in their footsteps, entering the D-Type in a multitude of key driving events, many with his son as co-driver.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2026
These contracts, typically guaranteed for two or three years, turned loyal firm stewards, waiting their turn for top dollar, into free agents ready to jump.

— Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of steward

Noun

In 2020, another researcher discovered a related problem, and the PHP overseers issued a partial fix.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
Sacramento City Unified School District’s multiyear projections to address its fiscal crisis relied on revenue assumptions that alarmed fiscal overseers.

— Chaewon Chung Updated October 8, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of overseer

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