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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Parade goers from across the city, state and country brought out typical boisterous enthusiasm for one of Boston’s most notable event, decked out in green overalls, Irish flags, glittering shamrocks, Celtics gear, creative costumes and more.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026 -
Investors will likely cheer anything that suggests vessels bearing flags other than Iran and China will soon be able to pass through the Strait safely.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Toronto Blue Jays are so close to Opening Day, when banners will be raised and the regular season will start again.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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In her new role, Barrier will oversee global communications strategy across the company’s sprawling production banners.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Pennons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pennons. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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