flagship
n. · v.-
1 most important product or store (n.) C1 Advanced General-servicethe best, most important, or most famous thing that a company or group owns.
the finest, largest, or most significant item in a series or collection, often used to represent the brand's identity.
ExampleThe company is opening its new flagship store in the center of London next month.
ExampleThe smartphone manufacturer launched its flagship model last night, boasting a revolutionary camera system designed to outperform all competitors in the premium market.
- centerpiece
- showpiece
- lead
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2 commander's ship (n.) C2 Proficiency Technical Sciencethe ship in a fleet that carries the commanding officer and flies their flag.
the vessel in a naval fleet that carries the admiral or commander; it serves as the tactical and symbolic lead of the group.
ExampleThe admiral stood on the deck of the flagship as the fleet entered the harbor.
ExampleThe flagship sustained heavy damage during the initial engagement, forcing the command staff to transfer their operations to a secondary cruiser.
- lead ship
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3 to lead or represent (v.) C2 Proficiency Formalto be the main example of something or to lead a group of things.
to serve as the primary representative or leading element of a larger project or organization.
ExampleThis new environmental project will flagship the city's green initiative.
ExampleThe university hopes that the new research center will flagship its expansion into biotechnology over the next decade.
From flag + ship.