Definition of guidonnext
as in flag
a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling each army command unit flew a different color guidon, though they were all the same shape

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Recent Examples of guidon Ramona Cadet Zito earned the position of guide for 3rd Platoon and marched in carrying the platoon’s guidon. Cadet Nadeen Willat, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2025 The next night, Ahmed's toes were crushed with a guidon. Alex French, Esquire, 11 Jan. 2017
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Noun
  • The official OnsOranje social media accounts posted quite a few photos of the streets filled with Dutch fans and Netherlands flags as supports do their collective march to the stadium.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 June 2026
  • Many have carried the Indian flag and brought copies of the constitution to the demonstration.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Since the news, community members have assembled to help by making banners to hang in front of the store.
    Gio Insignares, CBS News, 24 June 2026
  • Balloons, banners and even billboard trucks lined the avenue.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 24 June 2026

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“Guidon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guidon. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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