pennons

noun

plural of pennon
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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  1. flags
  2. banners
Noun
  • The hype men, and the gargantuan flags, and the 52-player parade onto the field, ensure that every match feels like a big occasion.
    — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • A student who has shown no prior interest in public health suddenly founding a nonprofit that happens to align closely with a parent’s medical practice will instantly raise flags for admissions committees.
    — Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of flags
Noun
  • Its advanced ad-blocking engine removes banners, pop-ups, and video ads, while privacy protection keeps trackers from collecting your data.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 15 July 2026
  • During Khamenei’s funeral, mourners repeatedly held posters or banners calling for him to be killed along with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
    — Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
Definition of banners
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