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 talent side, CAA recently signed Alicia Keys; showrunner Celeste Parr and her Punctuation Media banner; influencer Nara Smith; marketing executive Bozoma Saint John; writer Sophie Fleur and chef Kwame Onwuachi. Jack Dunn, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026 FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars, Fanatics and bet365 all run live welcome offers right now, and the differences between them matter far more than the dollar figure printed on the banner. Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 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
  • An editorial montage of the Japan flag and Japanese yen cash bank notes.
    Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026
  • From a camp cabin, modeled after her own, complete with bunk beds, bedding, an outdoor vanity and camp flag, to a soccer set that features all of Daisy's favorites, there are a handful of new items to explore.
    Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • When leaders model that value translation daily, values become behaviors rather than only a slogan.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Andrija Barak had been trying to disrupt the runway show on Sunday, calling out slogans about the use of wool.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • An individual company can maintain excellent controls and favorable claims experience while still facing higher pricing because the market has deteriorated around it.
    Randy Sadler, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Food and drink The property’s on-site restaurant serves decent New American fare in a room that offers the same excellent views as the penthouses, or on the hotel’s delightful terrace during the warmer months.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Indeed, as much as Chicago has looked to past mayors as larger-than-life figures, the city rarely has accomplished anything great without the active involvement of its business community.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Evolution When asked about the greatest innovation of humans, people will often say language or fire.
    Hannah Little, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy looked awesome, and its defense looked even better.
    Chris Branch, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • For our two main characters, their version of hell is kind of awesome in some ways.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Jordan Lawler pinch-ran but was caught stealing on a terrific throw by Marlins catcher Joe Mack.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Scott tears into the Bard’s lines — his Hamlet is terrific — and the spotlight is more on his sense of humor than his pain.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • That there’s a wonderful wedge salad to brighten up the plate is just icing on the cake.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Ornamental grasses are a wonderful way to spruce up your lawn or add some softness and movement to your garden.
    Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Food and drink Another lovely perk is your choice of breakfast from the à la carte menu at The Barn, the hotel’s more casual restaurant.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Sandy is very, very funny and smart, and Nic was just lovely.
    Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

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“Banner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banner. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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