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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

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Recent Examples of banner
Noun
But those aren’t the banners this organization is after. Jesse Granger, New York Times, 15 May 2025 An analysis by Nexstar found similar closing banners on the location pages for 54 stores across 17 states: California Hayward, Jackson Street, May 22 (This location is temporarily closed already). Addy Bink, The Hill, 13 May 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
  • Through Grit, Spit, and Never Quit — whose cover sees a banged up Riggle posing side by side with a bald eagle, a tiny American flag tucked neatly behind his ear — the comedian hopes to not only inspire laughter, but also just flat-out inspire.
    Bailey Richards, People.com, 21 May 2025
  • This comes after several recent on-board incidents including a flight attendant going viral on a Delta flight from Boston to West Palm Beach after being photographed wearing a Palestine flag pin.
    Isabelle Rodney, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
Noun
  • Some held up signs, others wore T-shirts with profane slogans.
    Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
  • Some liberal critics on social media say that Republicans did not seem to take issue when the same slogan — or even more violent rhetoric — was targeted at a Democratic president.
    Rachel Treisman, NPR, 16 May 2025
Adjective
  • During informational interviews, asking for ideas of great places to keep an eye on is an excellent way to add to your list.
    Rebecca Fraser-Thill, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
  • Amazon The latest MacBook Air (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is an excellent, lightweight laptop.
    Brenda Stolyar, Wired News, 24 May 2025
Adjective
  • Shark can't escape trio of fish in 'awesome' underwater chase A remarkable scene unfolded in Florida waters as three fish began chasing a shark, which appeared to be pretty bothered by their attention.
    Ashley J. DiMella, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2025
  • The settler spirit, much derided now, represented an awesome ability.
    Andrew Moore, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Adjective
  • Even with challenging oppositions, Siakam has been terrific throughout the playoffs.
    Tony East, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
  • The actor stars opposite a terrific female cast in a story that plays out like a 1950s Hollywood weepie, piling on the tears but not always doing it convincingly.
    Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
Adjective
  • In fact, 89% of C-suite marketers recognize that employees can bring great value to their businesses as influencers.
    Sarah Goodall, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
  • Even in Paris, this would make a great evening bag and match practically any outfit.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025
Adjective
  • That's why the new savings account for children included in the One, Big, Beautiful Bill , with a one-time deposit of $1,000 from the federal government, is truly beautiful to the investment community.
    Medora Lee, USA Today, 23 May 2025
  • The way silver foliage reflects light is not only beautiful but also reduces evaporation and water loss, making the plants more drought-tolerant.
    Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2025
Adjective
  • The scoring sequence followed a lovely Bobrovsky save on a shorthanded odd-man rush — the Cats firing on all cylinders.
    Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
  • Why the lovely Mehri falls for such a loser — Hamid is one of the least charming grooms in recent memory — can only by explained by the lack of options available to her.
    Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025

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“Banner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banner. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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