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 Its ad-blocking tools remove banners, pop-ups, video ads, and other disruptive advertising. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026 On the façade of the basilica in Lourdes, banners were placed over controversial mosaics ahead of Leo’s visit. — Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026 The franchise’s 1945 (representing Cleveland) and 1951 titles also deserve banners, similar to how the Lakers acknowledge their Minneapolis past. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026 Debnam spoke on what Whitner has taught Jordan Brand about having community and retail presence in multiple places, saying that The Whitaker Group shows up authentically across its banners. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 The final shot includes banners for Two and a Half Women and Young Leonard. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026 Miami City Commissioner Christine King says the banners won't show anything graphic. — Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 13 Sep. 2026 Some were already set up in the street, grouped together holding banners and signs for the events. — Jesse McLaren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026 Before kick-off in Madrid's 2-1 win over Inter, Ceuta flags and banners of support were handed out to fans outside the ground. — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for banners
Noun
  • In Caracas, hundreds of activists in sky blue shirts — the color of Machado’s Vente Venezuela party — rode motorcycles and drove through the capital’s main avenues, honking their horns and waving Venezuelan flags.
    — Clyburn Saint John, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Deerwester had planted 78 flags in a grassy island at the entrance to the park’s campground to show where to plant the grass.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • After slogans criticizing the Sacramento State administration appeared in chalk on the facade of a 64-year-old campus building earlier this week, at least one student is now facing potential disciplinary action.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Pearl warned that many people repeat activist slogans without understanding their historical weight.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

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“Banners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banners. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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