banderoles

noun

variants or banderols
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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  1. flags
  2. banners
  3. colors
Noun
  • The hype men, and the gargantuan flags, and the 52-player parade onto the field, ensure that every match feels like a big occasion.
    — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • A student who has shown no prior interest in public health suddenly founding a nonprofit that happens to align closely with a parent’s medical practice will instantly raise flags for admissions committees.
    — Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of flags
Noun
  • On the night before the World Cup final, Argentinian fans took over Times Square, singing and chanting and waving banners.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
  • Giant banners showing the faces of Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, Vladimir Lenin, and Leon Trotsky adorned its rallies.
    — James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
Definition of banners
Noun
  • Between the endless array of nail shapes, colors, and designs, a manicure is one of the easiest ways to refresh your look.
    — Alexis Berger, InStyle, 25 July 2026
  • There are also vibrant multicolor prints paired with bold, solid colors, like a pair of colorful shorts matched to a pink button-down shirt with a subtle, decorative pocket.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Definition of colors
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