flagship

[flag-ship] / ˈflægˌʃɪp /

NOUN

leader

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bellwether crown jewel

STRONG

chief forerunner head

WEAK

flotilla leader front runner lead ship mother ship

Example Sentences

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Other investments include the kingdom’s new flagship airline, Riyadh Air, and a giant bet on online games that includes the planned buyout of EA Sports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Known for brightly lit, blue-floored stores, the brand opens its fourth permanent flagship in Malibu this month.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Concerns flared yet again on Monday after Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager, indicated in a filing that its flagship private credit fund had seen record redemption requests in the first quarter.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

In January 2025, Mills took over Radio 2's flagship Breakfast Show, replacing the outgoing Zoe Ball, with his tenure ultimately lasting just over a year.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The Mary Rose was Henry VIII's flagship that sank in a storm four centuries ago.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell