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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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of banner
Noun
At the time, Vaughn in a conference call to Wall Street analysts said the Journey’s target teen customer was responding well to categories that the banner historically has not offered in the past, citing to lifestyle running as one example. Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025 The action fantasy, which hails from Amazon MGM’s United Artists banner, is being directed by Chad Stahelski and is slated for a theatrical release. Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 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 See All Example Sentences for banner
Recent Examples of Synonyms for banner
Noun
  • How long will flags be at half-staff in Wisconsin?
    Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • According to Patel’s claim, while there, the employee displayed the flag on his desk.
    Abby Monteil, Them., 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Museums educate citizens, not through slogans, but through context.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
  • The slogans are simple, intimate, needy, and impossible to avoid.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Bader was excellent early Saturday, notching a sacrifice fly to drive in Realmuto and hustling to right-center for a diving catch in the fifth.
    Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Both are excellent places for birding, boating, fishing, hiking, and finding a little peace and quiet.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Our 6-year-old reviewer thinks her clothes are awesome, while her parent likes that this doll encourages imaginative play.
    Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
  • These things look freaking awesome!
    Jeff Spry, Space.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Chris Shula has been terrific through the first four weeks of this season, engineering a Rams defense that ranks in the top 10 in just about every category.
    Nate Atkins, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Talanoa Hufanga only had one tackle Monday night, but his impact in the secondary has been felt throughout the early part of the season and was again as the Broncos put the clamps on Cincy’s terrific receivers.
    Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • See how commonwealth compares to other states The classic Halloween symbol is also great at dividing the masses.
    Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
  • At just $30, Universal Thread’s version is a great way to add the style to your rotation at a fraction of the price.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Then something really beautiful happens.
    Tom Smyth, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The fish was a beautiful, rich color and had great flavor, but the pieces were uneven in shape and size, with some of them clearly cut from the center of the fish and some from the thinner ends.
    Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Melvin is a lovely, lovely bloke.
    Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The movie’s loveliest section is when Abslam starts to see her with new eyes, admiring her resourcefulness as a gentle romance blooms.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025

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“Banner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banner. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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