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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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Carlo’s prison is evoked by blue-lit, hanging ropes.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
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The swaying of her rope made what was portrayed in the book even more vivid.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That said, take copious notes, just in case some wires get crossed along the way.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
24 Feb. 2026
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Since 2021, Poland has built the permanent border wall that Ahmed crossed; razor-wire fences stand on both sides of it.—
Elizabeth Flock,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This guy is going to ride shotgun?—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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This whole movie is about you three guys.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Each ticket includes 14 one-ounce wine pours at downtown locations, red and white wine options at every stop, a commemorative wine glass and lanyard and a treat to enjoy during the walk, organizers said.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Minutes later, wearing a blue lanyard with a solid gold medal hanging across his chest, Tkachuk called into the stands for Gaudreau’s two children to join the official team picture.—
Chris Kudialis,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This was also a time without 24-hour cable news and app alerts.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Instead of waiting until prime time to showcase key sports, those events were shown live via streaming along with NBC’s network and cable channels.—
Joe Reedy,
Fortune,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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The rear seat is surprisingly roomy, as is the cargo area, and there’s a front trunk with space for EV charge cords or a few small items.—
Scotty Reiss,
Parents,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Georgia state legislatures are more than a month into their 40-day stay under the Gold Dome, and a busy election year may have drawn focus away from the day-to-day operations inside the capitol.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Whistler is known worldwide in the LGBTQ+ community for its annual Whistler Pride festival, and while the resort attracts experts and intermediates, there are enough beginner runs and après options to fill a week-long stay.—
Jonny Bierman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In Southern California, the fervor around Pokémon cards has led to strings of break-ins in recent months at trading card stores that have amounted to hundreds of thousands of dollars of losses and even some collectors robbed at gunpoint.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The electronics lilt through the arrangements like a string of dim lights draped above a roaring fireplace.—
Dean Van Nguyen,
Pitchfork,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Halyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halyard. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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