as in flags
a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling
pennons flew from the yachts gathered in the harbor for the festival
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Often mixed in to the beat are noisemakers like matracas – wooden objects in the shape of flags that produce a loud clacking sound when spun – and plastic horns called cornetas, which fans use to keep the matches animated from start to finish.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026 -
The bus stopped briefly at the entrance to the Tijuana airport, where around 20 or so Iran fans waved flags.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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Two banners protesting against his leadership were removed by security during the 2-0 victory against Real Oviedo on May 14.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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According to AllRecipes, Walmart’s new beverages feature colorful packaging resembling papel picado, traditional Mexican paper banners, while flavors such as grapefruit and apple echo brands like Jarritos and Sidral Mundet.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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“Pennons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pennons. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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