banners

plural of banner
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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 During Khamenei’s funeral, mourners repeatedly held posters or banners calling for him to be killed along with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026 Vibrant and colorful banners fill the land alongside lively Spanish music. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026 Retailers now stock Summerween-specific items like festive banners, pumpkin beach balls, Jack-O-Melons, surfing pumpkins and skeleton pool floats. Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026 Images of Khamenei and his son, Iran’s new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, were displayed on banners and posters held by mourners. Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 The banners of Hightower green burning in the night, Rhaenyra staring ominously through the flames. Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026 Red, white and green Islamic Republic flags and red banners with lettering calling for revenge lined the route. Marc Smith, NBC news, 6 July 2026 With four months to go, the city was already preparing for the event, with promotional banners and whispers of tech showcases. Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 6 July 2026 Others carried banners, while billboards across the city bore Khamenei’s image. Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for banners
Noun
  • Once selected, state flags will be ordered to fly at half-staff on Nicholas's memorial date to honor his bravery and sacrifice.
    Christa Swanson, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • Israelis at the World Cup also faced a multitude of Palestinian flags and anger over Israel’s occupation of lands Palestinians claim for their future state and its treatment of the people who live there.
    Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
Noun
  • Mourners gathered in Islamic Revolution Square for Khamenei's funeral procession chant slogans Monday.
    Marc Smith, NBC news, 6 July 2026
  • Dozens of people gathered at the courthouse in solidarity with the comedian on Friday, chanting anti‑government slogans, according to the opposition‑leaning newspaper Cumhuriyet.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026

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“Banners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banners. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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