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
  • To help homeowners and contractors dig safely, utility companies and municipalities will mark the locations of the lines with colored flags or nontoxic spray paint.
    Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Iran’s semiofficial Tasnim news agency reported two more tankers, sailing under the flags of Botswana and Angola, were forced to turn back by Iran’s forces on Sunday.
    Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The singular accomplishment of doubling up the number of Nuggets’ banners will cut Jokic in front of Steph Curry, Hakeem Olajuwon, Jerry West, Kevin Durant and Oscar Robertson.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
  • As the Sabres opened practice Thursday, Buffalo city workers began hanging playoff banners on lamp posts lining Washington Street leading to the team’s arena entrance.
    John Wawrow, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The screen protector maintains vibrant, accurate screen colors and touch sensitivity.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
  • But don’t hesitate to shop — many colors and sizes are selling quickly.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
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“Banderoles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banderoles. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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