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as in flags
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 slogans
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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Recent Examples of banners
Two banners protesting against his leadership were removed by security during the 2-0 victory against Real Oviedo on May 14.
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Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 29 May 2026
According to AllRecipes, Walmart’s new beverages feature colorful packaging resembling papel picado, traditional Mexican paper banners, while flavors such as grapefruit and apple echo brands like Jarritos and Sidral Mundet.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Some decorated their cars or stood on street corners for hours with homemade signs and bright red banners, hoping to flag down passing neighbors.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
Carlsbad has hung four banners, the last in 2017 in Division 1.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Universal Studio Group annually takes out pole banners all over Los Angeles to promote its FYC contenders, usually as part of a campaign that also supports a local charity or nonprofit.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 26 May 2026
The bigger question was whether the La Familia fans, who staged a silent protest last week, would be back with their drums, horns, banners and chants.
—Miami Herald, 25 May 2026
Tribute banners honoring those who lost their lives in service will be displayed and remain up through May 31.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
South Korean activists holding banners welcoming the North Korean players at the airport Sunday.
—Stella Kim, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 29 May 2026
According to AllRecipes, Walmart’s new beverages feature colorful packaging resembling papel picado, traditional Mexican paper banners, while flavors such as grapefruit and apple echo brands like Jarritos and Sidral Mundet.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Some decorated their cars or stood on street corners for hours with homemade signs and bright red banners, hoping to flag down passing neighbors.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
Carlsbad has hung four banners, the last in 2017 in Division 1.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Universal Studio Group annually takes out pole banners all over Los Angeles to promote its FYC contenders, usually as part of a campaign that also supports a local charity or nonprofit.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 26 May 2026
The bigger question was whether the La Familia fans, who staged a silent protest last week, would be back with their drums, horns, banners and chants.
—Miami Herald, 25 May 2026
Tribute banners honoring those who lost their lives in service will be displayed and remain up through May 31.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
South Korean activists holding banners welcoming the North Korean players at the airport Sunday.
—Stella Kim, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for banners
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That vision came to life during the festival that followed the walk; attendees danced to live music and children weaved through the crowd waving pride flags.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Lines of cars inch forward with flags draped from windows, their horns blaring in rhythm with rousing chants.—
Radier Odhiambo,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 May 2026
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Elsewhere, a set dressed like the streets of 18th-century Paris for flashback scenes has hay and dirt scattered everywhere, stale bread and limp vegetables in wooden carts, and French Revolution slogans painted on the walls.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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On Monday, hundreds of youths marched to the gates of the air base, chanting anti-Ebola slogans.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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“Banners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banners. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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