flag-bearers
Parade front marchers
Flag-bearers are people who carry flags, especially in ceremonies or at the head of processions.
Athletes chosen as flag-bearers lead their national delegations at Olympic opening ceremonies.
Figuratively, a flag-bearer is someone who represents or champions a cause or movement: She became the flag-bearer for criminal justice reform.
Also spelled flagbearers or flag bearers.
First to forge ahead
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- vanguardForemost position or group
- torchbearerCarrier of a cause
frontrunner · spearhead · advocate · representative · ambassador · figurehead · captain · guide
Displayed strip with message
- standardLevel of quality accepted
- ensignFlag or junior officer
- emblemRepresentational sign or device
- colorsVisual spectrum variations
insignia · heraldry · crest · badge · icon · representation · pride · identity
Formal moving line
- paradeCeremonial public procession
- march-pastCeremonial military procession
- formationCreation or arrangement
- escortOne who accompanies another
uniforms · regalia · salute · fanfare · anthem · honors · inauguration · commencement
trailblazer
First to forge ahead
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- vanguardForemost position or group
torchbearer · frontrunner · spearhead · advocate · representative · ambassador · figurehead · captain · guide · pathfinder
banner
Displayed strip with message
colors · insignia · heraldry · crest · badge · icon · representation · pride · identity · unity
procession
Formal moving line
- paradeCeremonial public procession
- march-pastCeremonial military procession
- formationCreation or arrangement
escort · uniforms · regalia · salute · fanfare · anthem · honors · inauguration · commencement · convocation
flag-bearersspectators
Those who observe events
onlookers · bystanders · observers · watchers · sideliners
flag-bearersfollowers
People who support someone
rank and file · foot soldiers · subordinates · supporters · adherents
flag-bearersdetractors
People who criticize
opponents · critics · saboteurs · naysayers · dissenters
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