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Recent Examples of banister
Keeping with Tradition In stair hall, a magnolia garland tied with wide plaid ribbon winds up the banister, while a four-foot-tall Christmas tree made with pinecones gathered from the property makes a wow-worthy first impression.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
Christmas Garland Add a touch of winter magic to bannisters, doorways, and fireplace mantels with this 72-inch garland that includes pops of red berries, faux cypress, and pine.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
The helicopter, its body on the stairwell bannister, was wedged between the trees and the lampposts bracketing the entrance to the stairs.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
At that moment, the two men ran for safety — Holguin jumping into his SUV in the driveway and Silva leaping onto a banister along the front porch.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
Christmas Garland Add a touch of winter magic to bannisters, doorways, and fireplace mantels with this 72-inch garland that includes pops of red berries, faux cypress, and pine.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
The helicopter, its body on the stairwell bannister, was wedged between the trees and the lampposts bracketing the entrance to the stairs.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
At that moment, the two men ran for safety — Holguin jumping into his SUV in the driveway and Silva leaping onto a banister along the front porch.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for banister
Noun
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An officer restricted his movements and braced him against a railing.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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The stands were dotted with an abnormal amount of gold and purple as Lakers fans crowded the railing for a glimpse at their favorite out-of-town players.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Tracks for the first high-speed rail in the country were finally being laid in California.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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All bus, light rail, streetcar and microtransit services are suspended for the day as crews continue to clear snow from station platforms, bus stops, garages and transit centers.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Banister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banister. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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