Definition of bannernext
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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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adjective

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Recent Examples of banner
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 Apple still needs a writer for its version — Yarros will executive produce the screen adaptation through her Full Measures Productions banner. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026
Adjective
Investment banking still holds appeal, especially after a banner fourth quarter. Rochelle Toplensky, WSJ, 3 Mar. 2020 See All Example Sentences for banner
Recent Examples of Synonyms for banner
Noun
  • This is about marching behind a singular flag and singing a singular anthem.
    Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Activists in pink balaclavas led by Nadya Tolokonnikova and other members of Pussy Riot, together with the feminist dissent group FEMEN, shot smoke flares and waved Ukrainian flags outside the Russian pavilion, chanting anti-war slogans.
    Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 July 2026
Noun
  • Laughter ensues when a guest suggests both slogans would make excellent caseback engravings.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 26 July 2026
  • Some slogans and posters have taken on an overtly profane and risqué tone.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Adjective
  • Edoya, where brushes have been made by hand since 1718, is around the corner, and Nexpect, an excellent specialty coffee shop, is a short walk away.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Namely stage 13 when the race split into pieces, Tom Pidcock climbed back up the GC, Pedersen had to make a desperate attempt to reach Philipsen up the road to defend green, and the excellent Mauro Schmid got the victory his talent deserves.
    Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Adjective
  • One hundred would be awesome, though, so that my children can get all the publishing.
    Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
  • James was a Fanatics Fest participant and was reunited with the paper, which was at the Celebrity Mint table, completing an awesome full-circle moment.
    David Betancourt, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Adjective
  • Important settlements have existed here since the Roman times, when it was described by the writer Ausonius as one of Gaul’s great educational centers.
    Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
  • Getty Images Errol Spence had a great career, but at 36 years old and after three years out of the ring, the former world champion has hit his ceiling in boxing.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Adjective
  • McKinney missed eight games in 2022 after an ATV accident in Cabo during the team's bye week, then rebounded with a terrific 2023 season.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • The base configuration is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX processor that’s terrific for 3D renders, heavy multitasking, and—of course—pushing refresh rates forward in your heavy-duty gaming.
    Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 23 July 2026
Adjective
  • Characters like his kindly uncle, Ser Gwayne (Freddie Fox), and his beautiful dragon, Tessarion, see the real Daeron.
    Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 27 July 2026
  • Appellation Lodi Julie Scopazzi, former marketing manager at Testarossa in Los Gatos, had been telling me about the beautiful transformation of Appellation Lodi, with its gorgeous territorial architecture and colorful gardens.
    Laura Ness, Mercury News, 26 July 2026
Adjective
  • And this World Cup was about Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and all of Spain’s wonderful passers.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • To be in, like, the very first episode to the last, a show that is now being spun off to other stories, that is so wonderful.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 July 2026

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“Banner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banner. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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