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Recent Examples of halyard
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.
—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
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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The animal—forty feet long and weighing twelve tons, roughly the scale of a city bus—was tangled up in fishing net and rope.—
Jessica Camille Aguirre,
New Yorker,
2 May 2026
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The Rockies appeared to have the Braves on the ropes.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Transfer cupcakes to a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Above him, the attackers shattered monitors, severed electrical wires and smashed pipes.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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One thing that is permanently, forever true is that gay guys, including Mike White, are obsessed with Laura Dern.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2026
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The guy is a football junkie and plays with the timing and rhythm.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This adjustable, two-piece lanyard set helps reduce the chances of a passerby or someone speeding by on a scooter from snatching your phone.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Lynette Hooker was wearing the keys, also known as an engine’s safety lanyard — a cord designed to cut power if the operator is thrown overboard — according to his account shared by police.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At the time, officials said the cables — some nearly 2 inches thick — had never been replaced since the bridge opened in December 1935, prompting a $6 million upgrade that also included electrical and system improvements.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
4 May 2026
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Paramount Skydance said first-quarter profit rose despite shortfalls in the company’s largest business –traditional TV — as revenue dips from cable and broadcast were offset by growth in movie and TV production as well as subscriptions to Paramount+.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Barahona and his wife, Carmen, beat and tortured the twins, tying them with electrical cord and shocking them in a bathtub with the door locked, investigators said.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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Beyond the shell fabric are waterproof membranes, adhesives, trims, zippers, cords and heat-transfer labels sourced from different suppliers, each with its own chemical and manufacturing considerations.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Those three units can accommodate up to 24 individuals annually with an average stay of 90 to 120 days, according to the city report.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Scholarships, grants, reimbursements for families who face unexpected expenses due to a child’s hospital stay.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
Noun
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In addition to the full bathroom with a shower, there’s also an alfresco soak tub outside overhung with string lights.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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Moore, in my mind, is closer to a third-string guy along the interior defensive line.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Halyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halyard. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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