Meaning & use

flagship

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the best, largest, or most important item in a group, or the lead ship in a naval fleet.

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The new smartphone is the company's flagship model this year.

The admiral's flagship led the rest of the fleet into the harbor.

A note on using this word

Often used as a modifier, as in 'flagship store' or 'flagship product,' to signal the top item representing a whole brand.

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