standard-bearer
noun
stan·dard-bear·er
ˈstan-dərd-ˌber-ər 
1
: one who bears a standard or banner
2
: one that leads an organization, movement, or party
a standard-bearer for political reform
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The Honda Civic Type R, the hot hatchback that is a standard-bearer for the segment, is bowing out of Europe.
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
By displaying martial arts through a fresh lens as well as honoring former standard-bearers of the series, this movie should appeal to viewers, young and old, through themes of mentorship, history, culture, and legacy.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 28 May 2025
But when their league debut is then upended by an anterior cruciate ligament rupture, and the team’s defence evolves into the league standard-bearer in their absence, the conditions for success become much more testing.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 28 May 2025
No good comes from a comedy trying to declare itself a standard-bearer for its entire generation.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2025
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
By displaying martial arts through a fresh lens as well as honoring former standard-bearers of the series, this movie should appeal to viewers, young and old, through themes of mentorship, history, culture, and legacy.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 28 May 2025
But when their league debut is then upended by an anterior cruciate ligament rupture, and the team’s defence evolves into the league standard-bearer in their absence, the conditions for success become much more testing.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 28 May 2025
No good comes from a comedy trying to declare itself a standard-bearer for its entire generation.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2025
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“Standard-bearer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standard-bearer. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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