torchbearer
noun
torch·bear·er
ˈtȯrch-ˌber-ər 
1
: one that carries a torch
2
: someone in the forefront of a campaign, crusade, or movement
Examples of torchbearer in a Sentence
He became the torchbearer for civil rights.
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Kalia Richardson,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Barham is now sober, a fatherand widely considered a statesman of Americana who is cited by today's torchbearers as an influence on their own music.
—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Lemieux died of suicide at age 60 on Thursday, according to authorities, after earlier in the week serving as the Montreal Canadiens' torchbearer prior to a playoff game.
—
ABC News,
30 May 2026
Lemieux on Monday night was the Montreal Canadiens' torchbearer prior to Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final at Bell Centre.
—
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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“Torchbearer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/torchbearer. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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