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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
  • Protesters chanted and held flags and signs and spoke out against Sheeran.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The protesters lined up on one side, some bearing anti-ICE signs and Mexican flags, shouting slogans as traffic in the area slowed to a crawl while uniformed officers tried to contain the crowds.
    — Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of flags
Noun
  • The next day, Yosemite’s acting superintendent signed a new rule prohibiting people from hanging large banners and flags in areas designated as wilderness, which would include El Capitan.
    — Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Miami City Commissioner Christine King says the banners won't show anything graphic.
    — Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of banners
Noun
  • The combination made a striking appearance on the Dries Van Noten runway, proving that two statement colors can, in fact, coexist.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026
  • For example, repeating specific colors or spacing throughout the arrangement helps the eye move easily throughout the design.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of colors
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