as in flag
a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling
each army command unit flew a different color guidon, though they were all the same shape
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Recent Examples of guidon
Ramona Cadet Zito earned the position of guide for 3rd Platoon and marched in carrying the platoon’s guidon.
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Cadet Nadeen Willat, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2025
The next night, Ahmed's toes were crushed with a guidon.
—Alex French, Esquire, 11 Jan. 2017
Cadet Nadeen Willat, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2025
The next night, Ahmed's toes were crushed with a guidon.
—Alex French, Esquire, 11 Jan. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guidon
Noun
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Despite facing challenges to get the march off the ground this year, supporters came bearing flags, signs and spirit on the eve of the Boise Pride Festival, which takes place this weekend.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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Chiefs fans had a brief glimmer of hope as a flag was thrown on LA’s touchdown.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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The project was also an effective banner for the Nongame Wildlife Fund, which has since raised more than $13 million.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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Looking to begin their title defense, the Eagles are already closing the door on last year’s success and won’t watch their newest banner be hung.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Guidon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guidon. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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