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Definitions

bearer

[bair-er] / ˈbɛər ər /
NOUN
person who carries messages or deliveries
Synonyms
STRONG
agent carrier conveyor courier emissary envoy internuncio messenger porter runner servant shipper transporter
WEAK
beast of burden drogher
Antonyms
STRONG
receiver
NOUN
person who requests payment of bill
Synonyms
STRONG
beneficiary collector consignee payee
WEAK
casher

Example Sentences

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As for his other relatives, it is uncertain whether they will be able to see him march as flag bearer.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

Lai was accused of violating the NSL for his role in the protests and also through his tabloid Apple Daily, which became a standard bearer for the pro-democracy movement.

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025

His admiration for HBO is well-established, and it would be an unwise business strategy to kill or diminish prestige TV’s standard bearer after acquiring it.

From Salon • Dec. 10, 2025

“And to be the first flag bearer for my country was so fire.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025

“To be the bearer of such joyfully anticipated correspondence! To bring warm greetings from distant friends and deliver long-awaited news of family...long-awaited...news...family...”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood