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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.
—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
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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The ship will also carry a 40-meter coring system for extracting deep-sea sediment samples, advanced oceanographic instrumentation, and fiber-rope lifting systems capable of operating across virtually the entire water column—from surface to seafloor.—
Dea Jusufi,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Santana nailed a huge double underhook toss from the top rope against Young.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Noun
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The spark was the glitter of barbed wire, the push came from the bulldozers in Zvërnec, on the Vjosa delta.—
Marzio G. Mian,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
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She was sentenced in October 2014 to 15 months in prison after striking a deal with prosecutors and agreeing to plead guilty to mail, wire and bank fraud for falsifying statements on loan applications.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
Noun
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When early goals by both teams were denied by offside calls, the aggrieved fans jeered and whistled — the equivalent of Chiefs fans booing pass interference against their guy.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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What would a deal look like that would get some of these guys to Cleveland?—
Jim Bowden,
New York Times,
16 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 acquisition would give Fox access to consumer households at a time when the traditional pay-TV universe continues its slow decline as viewers move away from cable and satellite services to video streaming.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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In contrast, the railway boom and the internet stock bubble bequeathed to the economy some vital infrastructure, such as tracks, rolling stock, and fibre-optic cables.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Now, the company is going to the federal government, seeking the green light to cut the cord for good.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Other videos appear to show two men lifting her above their heads while a third stands nearby, while no safety cord is visible in the footage, according to NBC News and local media reports.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Noun
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For one, the inspiring and bonding experience of Cowgirl Up—a week where women from across the globe come to live out their dreams of an iconic ranch stay—and not only release, but exercise their inner cowboy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Most guest rooms have lake views, and every stay at The Pines includes a meal plan with two to three meals a day served in the main dining room.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Healey’s exit, following a string of junior and senior resignations including Health Secretary Wes Streeting, deepens Labour turmoil and fuels speculation over a leadership challenge from Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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With Beulah Jackson by her side, Beth strides into the Chicago offices of Zane Nash (Marlon Young), the head honcho of a string of high-end steakhouses.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Halyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halyard. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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