Conspicuous leader of a movement (8-6)

I believe the answer is:

standard-bearer

(Other definitions for standard-bearer that I've seen before include "Leader of a cause" , "Leading figure in a cause" , "Flag-carrying soldier" , "Leading figure in a movement" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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