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Flagship

Verb / ˈflæˌgʃɪp / Another word for flagship — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the best or most important thing that a group or organization owns or produces

Synonyms & similar words

mainstay centerpiece jewel pride gem highlight showpiece star topping treasure masterpiece pearl prime bigwig

Synonyms by register

Formal

leader pinnacle foremost premier

Informal

top dog main one number one star

Literary

vanguard beacon standard-bearer

Antonyms

follower subordinate inferior minor secondary lesser

Common collocations

  • flagship product
  • flagship store
  • flagship model
  • flagship university
  • flagship initiative
  • flagship program
  • flagship airline

Word family

noun flagship
adjective flagship

Usage note

Often used to describe the most important or best product, service, or entity within a larger group or organization. It implies a leading or exemplary status.

Example sentences

  1. The flagship store is where the company sells the most products.
  2. The flagship restaurant is known for its delicious food.
  3. The flagship car of the company is their newest model.
  4. The flagship event of the festival is the parade.
  5. The flagship program of the school is their science curriculum.

Quotes

  • "The flagship of freedom," he said, "still is the United States."
  • "Sincerity is the flagship of our beliefs; let us not abandon it." - Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o
  • "The flagship of our navy, the USS Constitution, is docked in Boston Harbor." - Elizabeth Warren

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