flagship
noun
flag·ship
ˈflag-ˌship 
1
: the ship that carries the commander of a fleet or subdivision of a fleet and flies the commander's flag
2
: the finest, largest, or most important one of a group of things (such as products, stores, etc.)
—often used before another noun
the company's flagship store
The traveling media crew comprises seven beat writers and a reporter from WFAN, the team's flagship station and the granddaddy of all-sports radio.—
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the flagship of the Atlantic fleet
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In an interview with WWD last December in conjunction with the opening of the SoHo flagship, Adrienne Lazarus, president of Madewell, said the marketing would focus on educating customers on how to style the denim with the other apparel and accessories sold at Madewell.
—David Moin, WWD, 4 Feb. 2025
The company’s emerging EV hub in Ohio, including a separate $3.5 billion battery plant, will be the flagship for Honda’s global manufacturing operations.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 2 Feb. 2025
The villa began life in 1928 as the Los Angeles Times Demonstration Home—a flagship of an élite new development, the Miramar Estates.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2025
Perched comfortably by a fireplace on a mid-century modern couch surrounded by views of 57th Street and Central Park on the invitation-only VIP 10th floor of the Landmark flagship in New York City, Tiffany & Co. CEO Anthony Ledru seemed perfectly at ease.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2025
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David Moin, WWD, 4 Feb. 2025
The company’s emerging EV hub in Ohio, including a separate $3.5 billion battery plant, will be the flagship for Honda’s global manufacturing operations.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 2 Feb. 2025
The villa began life in 1928 as the Los Angeles Times Demonstration Home—a flagship of an élite new development, the Miramar Estates.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2025
Perched comfortably by a fireplace on a mid-century modern couch surrounded by views of 57th Street and Central Park on the invitation-only VIP 10th floor of the Landmark flagship in New York City, Tiffany & Co. CEO Anthony Ledru seemed perfectly at ease.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Flagship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flagship. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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flagship
noun
flag·ship
ˈflag-ˌship
1
: the ship carrying the commander of a group of ships and flying the flag that tells the commander's rank
2
: the best, largest, or most important one of a group of things
the store is the company's flagship
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