as in flag
a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling
the stadium was festooned with pennants from past championships
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Recent Examples of pennant
The Browns won just one pennant, in 1944, when the majors were not at full strength due to World War II.
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
The pregame ceremony will honor the team that won the American League pennant 40 years ago in 1986.
—Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The 2025 championship pennant was raised on Opening Day, Thursday.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
The ensign is hoisted, the pennant is broken, the orders have been read, the first watch set.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
The pregame ceremony will honor the team that won the American League pennant 40 years ago in 1986.
—Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The 2025 championship pennant was raised on Opening Day, Thursday.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
The ensign is hoisted, the pennant is broken, the orders have been read, the first watch set.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pennant
Noun
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Derek Dooley has traded his coaching headset for a suit and American flag pin.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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The law adds penalties of $2,000 per flag, per day, and allows the attorney general to sue.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Taking charge in February of 2018, the new CEO immensely ramped up the marketing budget for everything from Google Search banner ads to introductory offers for resort stays, all aimed at his target demographic.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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The sign on the building’s exterior has been replaced by a banner from fellow local Mexican brand El Semáforo, which specializes in tacos and birria dishes.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
6 May 2026
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“Pennant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pennant. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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