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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  • Sy, who served as artistic producer on previous installments, makes his debut as co-showrunner alongside Louis Leterrier for the show’s fourth part, on top of co-producing it through their joint banner Carrousel Studios.
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  • Mary McLaren and Tom McLaren produced the film through their Next Chapter Entertainment banner.
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