flag-bearer
Colors march ahead
A flag-bearer is someone who carries a flag, especially in ceremonies or leading troops into battle.
The term extends to anyone who visibly represents a cause, movement, or organization: She became the flag-bearer for education reform.
In politics, a party's flag-bearer is typically its presidential candidate or most prominent figure.
Representational sign or device
- bannerDisplayed strip with message
- standardLevel of quality accepted
- insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank
- iconPictorial screen symbol
representation · allegory · personification · embodiment · totem · hallmark · beacon · symbol
Foremost position or group
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- spearheadLead an effort
pathfinder · figurehead · representative · forefront · pacesetter · harbinger · trendsetter · frontrunner
Formal moving line
- paradeCeremonial public procession
- marchRhythmic group walk
- formationCreation or arrangement
- uniformIdentical throughout
escort · drill · fanfare · inauguration · commencement · convocation · pageant · ritual
Rhythmic group walk
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- rallyGathering for a cause
- causeWhat produces an effect
movement · placard · solidarity · campaign · resistance · boycott · picket · uprising
emblem
Representational sign or device
- bannerDisplayed strip with message
- standardLevel of quality accepted
- insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank
icon · representation · allegory · personification · embodiment · totem · hallmark · beacon · symbol · colors
vanguard
Foremost position or group
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
- championTop competitor, or advocate
spearhead · pathfinder · figurehead · representative · forefront · pacesetter · harbinger · trendsetter · frontrunner · advocate
procession
Formal moving line
uniform · escort · drill · fanfare · inauguration · commencement · convocation · pageant · ritual · anthem
march
Rhythmic group walk
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- rallyGathering for a cause
cause · movement · placard · solidarity · campaign · resistance · boycott · picket · uprising · revolution