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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
The film is produced by Ben Hania’s long-time producer Nadim Cheikhrouha under his Mime Films and Tanit Films banners.
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Nada Aboul Kheir, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
This is a coordinated action to drop banners and signs from highway overpass bridges across the state while many travel the roads for the long weekend, according to an event flyer.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Elsewhere a group of white residents hold up banners declaring their — and Algeria’s — allegiance to France.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Across the city of Tianjin, banners in English, Russian and Chinese heralding the gathering lined highways.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
In Sacramento, protesters waved and dangled banners on two overpasses in South Land Park, representing the Sacramento, Yolo and Davis chapters of Indivisible.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Political banners have no place on public roads.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
His likeness appeared on enormous posters, friezes and parade banners, presenting him as the embodiment of Bolshevik ideals.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Old-School Party Decor Paper lanterns, crepe paper streamers, foil banners, and vintage-style party plates and cups all add a nostalgic flair to your Halloween bash.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2025
Nada Aboul Kheir, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
This is a coordinated action to drop banners and signs from highway overpass bridges across the state while many travel the roads for the long weekend, according to an event flyer.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Elsewhere a group of white residents hold up banners declaring their — and Algeria’s — allegiance to France.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Across the city of Tianjin, banners in English, Russian and Chinese heralding the gathering lined highways.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
In Sacramento, protesters waved and dangled banners on two overpasses in South Land Park, representing the Sacramento, Yolo and Davis chapters of Indivisible.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Political banners have no place on public roads.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
His likeness appeared on enormous posters, friezes and parade banners, presenting him as the embodiment of Bolshevik ideals.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Old-School Party Decor Paper lanterns, crepe paper streamers, foil banners, and vintage-style party plates and cups all add a nostalgic flair to your Halloween bash.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for banners
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Two pass interference flags skewed those numbers — their nine penalties were not a record under Sirianni, although their six defensive penalties tied for the most — but it was not lost on Sirianni that all Cowboys scoring drives included an Eagles penalty.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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To my left, people brandished flags from Argentina, Cuba, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Since then, it’s been one of the most recognizable slogans for an American business.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Avoid reducing culture to slogans or values campaigns that don’t connect to daily work.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Banners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banners. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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