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

Examples of standard-bearer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But as the polls have tightened, both Slotkin and her Republican opponent, former Rep. Mike Rogers, are clear-eyed about how their fortunes and those of the standard-bearers of their parties may not perfectly align. —Philip Elliott / Detroit, TIME, 22 Oct. 2024

Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin, the standard-bearers. —Chadd Scott, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024

For example, Netflix has become the standard-bearer for personalized recommendations. —Sarath Babu Yalavarthi, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024

Neither came from wealth and both had to defy doubters to become their party’s standard-bearer. —Noah Bierman, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

standard-bearer

noun

stan·​dard-bear·​er

ˈstan-dərd-ˌbar-ər,

-ˌber-

1

: one who bears a standard or banner

2

: the leader of an organization or movement