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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
Christopher Hooks,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
Tick season is in full swing, and unfortunately for us humans, these parasites are having a banner year.
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Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
22 June 2026
Rochelle Toplensky,
WSJ,
3 Mar. 2020
The ’70s weren’t exactly banner days for newsroom diversity.
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Heidi Stevens,
chicagotribune.com,
18 Apr. 2018
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Noun
The other messages flanking the banners are just as mismatched.
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Christopher Hooks,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
Tick season is in full swing, and unfortunately for us humans, these parasites are having a banner year.
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Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
22 June 2026
Adjective
Investment banking still holds appeal, especially after a banner fourth quarter.
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Rochelle Toplensky,
WSJ,
3 Mar. 2020
The ’70s weren’t exactly banner days for newsroom diversity.
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Heidi Stevens,
chicagotribune.com,
18 Apr. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for banner
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The official OnsOranje social media accounts posted quite a few photos of the streets filled with Dutch fans and Netherlands flags as supports do their collective march to the stadium.
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Many have carried the Indian flag and brought copies of the constitution to the demonstration.
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Others use stickers with messages, crosses, flags or team slogans.
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For Everything RiaL, that’s one of the slogans that has been associated with me since the beginning of my career.
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Turkey evened it in the 10th minute with an excellent two-man game from Baris Alper Yilmaz and Güler, the 21-year-old Real Madrid rising star.
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The nearby town of Dolores makes an excellent home base.
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There are scenic chairlift rides, an auto toll road to the top of Vermont’s highest peak, a fantastic recreation trail, hiking right out the door, and an awesome town with every activity imaginable, all kinds of great food and eclectic shopping.
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Hannes Steinbach, big, 6-10, Washington Steinbach is an elite rebounder with awesome hands and led the Big Ten in both defensive rebound rate and total rebound rate as a freshman.
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Sneakers are always calling my name (a great travel companion).
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Having spent more than 30 years in the makeup industry, founder and makeup artist Jung Saem Mool knows great makeup starts long before foundation enters the picture.
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That’s thanks to the show’s terrific cast, of course, but the actors are given a lot to work with in the smart, snappy scripts.
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Cody Bellinger is quietly having a terrific season for the Yankees.
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England's Anthony Gordon had a beautiful straight shot at Ghana's goal in the 57th minute, which landed straight in the arms of keeper Benjamin Asare.
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Mabinty was remembered as a beautiful soul whose kindness, love, and hardworking spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
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So many wonderful dinners with friends and nights out on the town.
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Soccer – football in much of the world – has a long and wonderful tradition of singing, whether that be in praise of their favorite players, mocking opponents (sometimes, brutally so) or simply urging their team forward.
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“Banner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banner. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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