flagship
noun
flag·ship
ˈflag-ˌship 
1
: the ship that carries the commander of a fleet or subdivision of a fleet and flies the commander's flag
2
: the finest, largest, or most important one of a group of things (such as products, stores, etc.)
—often used before another noun
the company's flagship store
The traveling media crew comprises seven beat writers and a reporter from WFAN, the team's flagship station and the granddaddy of all-sports radio.—
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the flagship of the Atlantic fleet
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 3 June 2025
Next up, Everlast is opening their flagship store in Miami next year, so stay tuned.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
As a public course, Falcon Crest charges $60 for 18 holes Monday-Thursday and $70 Friday-Sunday for its flagship course, plus $20 per rider for a cart.
—Amaia Gavica, Idaho Statesman, 3 June 2025
Its associations with the world of fashion run deep: First, there’s its prime position on Avenue Montaigne, directly across the road from the flagship stores of Prada, Bottega Veneta, and Louis Vuitton.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 3 June 2025
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flagship
noun
flag·ship
ˈflag-ˌship
1
: the ship carrying the commander of a group of ships and flying the flag that tells the commander's rank
2
: the best, largest, or most important one of a group of things
the store is the company's flagship
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