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
  • Many people held up trans flags calling to protect trans rights and provide equality for all people under the law.
    Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 13 Jan. 2026
  • By March 2024, the state had already spent $3 million reimbursing ranchers for damages caused by wolves throughout the northern part of the state, as well as the cost of investing in nonlethal deterrents to keep them away, such as fencing, flags and other methods.
    Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Around noon, Lang arrived with a group of supporters carrying banners and flags.
    Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Officials said Todorovich will be working with Penick, Margolies and Paolo Riva, the chief buying officer, thereby covering all Saks Global retail banners and selling channels.
    David Moin, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Or, are you drawn to bright colors, bold illustrations, and more of a maximalist vibe?
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
  • The artist combines finger painting and collaging on the surface of his canvases to evoke vivid colors, bold compositions, patterns and textures.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Banderoles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banderoles. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.

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