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Recent Examples of halyard
Advertising signs should not be fastened to a staff or halyard from which the flag is flown.
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Darleene Powells,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
The flag should never be used for any kind of advertising purposes, and advertising signs should not be fastened to a flag's staff or halyard.
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John Tufts,
The Indianapolis Star,
2 July 2024
The flag should never be used for any kind of advertising purposes, and advertising signs should not be fastened to a flag's staff or halyard.
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Chris Sims,
The Courier-Journal,
14 June 2024
Advertising signs should not be attached to the flag's staff or halyard (the rope used to hoist the flag).
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Aug. 2023
The setup can be inflated or deflated as needed and reportedly eliminates the need for any complex deck equipment (winches, halyards, etc.).
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
26 June 2023
City lights twinkled; only the clinking of the flag’s metal halyard against the flagpole broke the silence.
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Marcus Yam,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Aug. 2021
And then to fall asleep to the summer sounds of the sea: a lullaby of waves lapping against rocky shores punctuated by the rhythmic tinkling of sailboat halyards.
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Walter Nicklin,
Washington Post,
27 June 2019
Darleene Powells,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
The flag should never be used for any kind of advertising purposes, and advertising signs should not be fastened to a flag's staff or halyard.
—
John Tufts,
The Indianapolis Star,
2 July 2024
The flag should never be used for any kind of advertising purposes, and advertising signs should not be fastened to a flag's staff or halyard.
—
Chris Sims,
The Courier-Journal,
14 June 2024
Advertising signs should not be attached to the flag's staff or halyard (the rope used to hoist the flag).
—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Aug. 2023
The setup can be inflated or deflated as needed and reportedly eliminates the need for any complex deck equipment (winches, halyards, etc.).
—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
26 June 2023
City lights twinkled; only the clinking of the flag’s metal halyard against the flagpole broke the silence.
—
Marcus Yam,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Aug. 2021
And then to fall asleep to the summer sounds of the sea: a lullaby of waves lapping against rocky shores punctuated by the rhythmic tinkling of sailboat halyards.
—
Walter Nicklin,
Washington Post,
27 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for halyard
Noun
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Zayn kicked Gunther’s hands off the rope, allowing Rhodes to pin him.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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Its arrival is announced by close-ups of barnacles, of rusty edges on ancient metal, of curious plant growth and moldy, tangled coils of black rope, as if its return was just part of a broader natural order.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Vines have grown through the fence and barbed wire surrounding a tall art deco building in this city’s downtown, and cigarette holders and empty food tins litter the tall weeds.—
Susan Svrluga,
Washington Post,
24 June 2026
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To improve drainage and keep the roots from rotting in a soggy container, set the pot on bricks or a wire plant stand to lift it off the ground.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Noun
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After a lengthy, wide-ranging search for their next coach, the Portland Trail Blazers have chosen one of the guys already at the front of the line.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
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Alcantara has never been known as a strikeout guy.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Noun
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Picard trained as a lanyard man, the puller of the firing cord.—
Kevin Maurer,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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What if the work badge at the end of your lanyard had a touchscreen, 5G connectivity, a camera, microphones, and a fingerprint scanner?—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The spots urging public action more closely resemble a cable TV carriage fight, but the stakes in this case are much higher, given the FCC’s threat to revoke ABC’s broadcast licenses.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
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David Yurman jewelry is known for its timeless American luxury style that can worn for everyday use, not just special occasions, and for its signature sculptural cable motif.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Noun
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The cord is surrounded by muscle that helps the testicle move.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
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Underneath the mesh fabric, the speaker has a flat, plastic base with a physical mute switch on one side near the attached power cord.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
Noun
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RVing is not cheap, but renting can be comparable to the cost of road tripping with hotel stays and dining out.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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The wardrobe conceals a kettle, drinks and snacks plus minibar, robes and the bang-on-trend bonus of a straw basket, to use during your stay.—
Adrienne Wyper,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
Noun
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Investigators in Stockton are looking for clues and suspects in the Wednesday burglaries, which have become the latest incidents in a string of Pokémon card thefts across the country.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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Mary The Widow, directed by Ryan Noufer, follows an aging widow who, at her daughter’s insistence, attends a speed-dating event — where, among a string of dud dates, one gentle stranger lingers in her mind.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Halyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halyard. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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