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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Blackstone asked senior executives of its flagship private-credit fund to back the fund as redemptions rose.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

After a short stint in his brother's plastics business, he launched the flagship family conglomerate that bears his name in 1988 by branching out into the export trade.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood’s flagship exchange-traded fund actively invests in shares of companies expected to be disruptive and innovative.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Though supporters point out that, two years on from rejoining the flagship EU research programme, the UK has emerged as a leading beneficiary.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

The new department was revealed at SmartMart s flagship store in Dallas earlier in the week.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry

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