flagship

[flægˌʃɪp]

flagship Definition

  • 1the best or most important product, idea, building, etc. that an organization owns or produces
  • 2the ship in a fleet that carries the commanding admiral

Using flagship: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "flagship" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company's flagship store is located in New York City.

  • Example

    The new flagship model of the car manufacturer is expected to be released next year.

  • Example

    The flagship university in the state offers a wide range of academic programs.

  • Example

    The flagship product of the tech company is a popular smartphone.

flagship Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for flagship

Phrases with flagship

  • the main retail location of a company or brand

    Example

    The flagship store of the fashion brand is located on Fifth Avenue in New York City.

  • flagship species

    a species that is considered representative of a particular ecosystem or habitat and is used as a symbol for conservation efforts

    Example

    The giant panda is often considered a flagship species for wildlife conservation.

  • the main or most important academic program offered by a university or college

    Example

    The flagship program of the university's business school is its MBA program.

Origins of flagship

from 'flag' + 'ship', referring to the ship carrying the flag officer

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Summary: flagship in Brief

The term 'flagship' [flægˌʃɪp] refers to the best or most important product, idea, building, etc. that an organization owns or produces. It can also refer to the ship in a fleet that carries the commanding admiral. Examples include 'The company's flagship store is located in New York City.' and 'The flagship product of the tech company is a popular smartphone.' Other phrases include 'flagship store,' 'flagship species,' and 'flagship program.'

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