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as in flag
a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling
the boat flew a bright red banner for the seaport's harbor festival
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as in slogan
an attention-getting word or phrase used to publicize something (as a campaign or product)
after the near accident, the nuclear power station is now operating under the banner of "safety first"
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
it's been a banner year for the green energy business
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Recent Examples of banner
Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2025
Their banners incorporate the Swahili phrase ‘Hakuna Matata’, which means ‘No worries’ in English and was popularised by the 1994 film The Lion King.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 31 July 2025
Rochelle Toplensky, WSJ, 3 Mar. 2020
The ’70s weren’t exactly banner days for newsroom diversity.
—Heidi Stevens, chicagotribune.com, 18 Apr. 2018
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Noun
Even the band’s look — blue denim, plain T-shirts, collegiate banners — was faded.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2025
Their banners incorporate the Swahili phrase ‘Hakuna Matata’, which means ‘No worries’ in English and was popularised by the 1994 film The Lion King.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 31 July 2025
Adjective
Investment banking still holds appeal, especially after a banner fourth quarter.
—Rochelle Toplensky, WSJ, 3 Mar. 2020
The ’70s weren’t exactly banner days for newsroom diversity.
—Heidi Stevens, chicagotribune.com, 18 Apr. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for banner
Noun
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Dozens lined up with American flags near the end of the procession in downtown KCK.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
12 Aug. 2025
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The trucks, lined up behind the district’s banquet center, formed an imposing lineup with ladders and cranes extended high, flags fluttering in the clear morning.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For example, a sales executive presenting to a technical team might use more precise data and fewer marketing slogans.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Millions of dollars are reportedly being spent on posters, rallies, promotional merchandise and anti-U.S. slogans.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Compensation of a sort came as the excellent form continued in the league.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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And its large, thin leaves do provide excellent material to us as mulch or in a compost pile.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Guest starring alongside the awesome friends is the legendary Jackée Harry, who voices Granny Williams–Riri’s spunky grandmother.—
Clea Haran,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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Be your awesome coach self, not your own marketing assistant.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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While much of that is thanks to an explosive offense that features Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry, the Ravens also have some terrific players on the defensive side of the ball, which should not come as much of a surprise given their history.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Temuera Morrison plays a terrific villain as the murderous King Kahekili.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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By many measures, Alonso was already the greatest home run hitter in Mets history.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
13 Aug. 2025
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There is no greater disparity in the polls than the Sooners checking in at No. 18 in the AP and being the best of the rest among the coaches who voted.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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We’d been told by her family and white friends that our children would be beautiful.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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The beautiful brute makes more than 850 hp and can be paired with either a manual six-speed transmission or a 10-speed automatic configuration.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Dining was in the lovely dining room or outside under propane heaters with cozy Pendleton blankets.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Hollander’s lovely Wauwatosa location will be shut down for some time, as well — at least six weeks, according to Lowlands Group Founder and CEO Eric Wagner.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Banner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banner. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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