banderole

noun

ˈban-də-ˌrōl How to pronounce banderole (audio)
variants or banderol
Definition of banderolenext
as in banner
a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling during the festival this ancient Italian city is bestrewn with banderoles celebrating its illustrious medieval heritage

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  1. banner
  2. flag
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  • Executives from French media and entertainment group Mediawan Group, whose production banner portfolio includes Brad Pitt’s Plan B Entertainment, were among the people on stage getting quizzed about the impact of mega-mergers.
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Definition of banner
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  • Many of the details emerged in a rush shortly after the passengers, most of them Israeli, landed back home to cheers and waving flags.
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  • The program also provides money for nonlethal equipment to deter wolves, such as electric fences with bright flags.
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“Banderole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banderole. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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