banderoles

variants or banderols
Definition of banderolesnext
plural of banderole
as in flags
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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Noun
  • The flags of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union ahead of the Group of Seven (G-7) Leaders’ Summit in Banff, Alberta, Canada, on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
    Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 18 May 2026
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    Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 17 May 2026
Noun
  • Tribute banners honoring those who lost their lives in service will be displayed and remain up through May 31.
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    Stella Kim, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Noun
  • Some insects and other animals have evolved to take pollen or nectar from specific plant species or flowers of a particular shape or a particular range of colors.
    Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
  • This one is under $10, has close to 5,500 five-star ratings, comes in a whopping 46 colors, and can be paired with just about anything.
    Annie Blackman, InStyle, 23 May 2026
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“Banderoles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banderoles. Accessed 24 May. 2026.

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