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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Yiling Pan, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
The high-intensity cardio and strength training facility the company’s flagship and home to its corporate headquarters at 6886 Bolsa Ave.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
The pod is just one of three Lumati locations in San Diego County, with the others at the Lumati flagship longevity clinic in Encinitas and Encinitas’ Alila Marea Beach Resort.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
The state flagship is not alone in having these programs.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Flagship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flagship. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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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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