unfurled 1 of 2

unfurled

2 of 2

verb

past tense of unfurl
as in opened
to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area after the protestors had unfurled their banner, it stretched from one side of the visitors' gallery to the other

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of unfurled
Adjective
One of the key features is the dramatic spiral roof, which takes cues from an unfurled Chinese folding fan, a space that is accessible to visitors and serves as an observation deck overlooking the Huangpu River and the city's skyline. New Atlas, 5 July 2026 The Waseca County Honor Guard carried the flag out of the fairgrounds hall, and with about 35 volunteers around its perimeter, the red, white and blue was fully unfurled in all its glory for the first time in decades. Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 July 2026 Wrapping my fingers around the Razr+, whether unfurled or wide open, is an absolute dream, thanks to rounded edges that nestle nicely into my palm without digging in. Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026 The next-gen satellites have antennas that cover nearly 2,400 square feet (223 square meters) when unfurled — that's larger than any other commercial communications arrays ever deployed in space. Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 June 2026 When unfurled, the inner side of the shroud reveals a logo combining the numbers 2 and 8. Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
The rumors haven’t left much to the imagination, but Samsung has unfurled its 2026 foldable lineup today. ArsTechnica, 22 July 2026 At some point on Friday, the tapestry was due to be unfurled on a very long table with the help of 100 members of staff. Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026 At the end of the game, with the defending champion celebrating the brilliant comeback win, a banner was unfurled by Giovani Lo Celso on the pitch. Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 15 July 2026 Then, Charisma unfurled a set of ultrasound images before the two shared a kiss. Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026 When the rain cleared, an American flag that covered most of the outfield was unfurled during the national anthem, and the fog slowly crept in. Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 Two people climbed to the very top of New York City's Empire State Building, unfurled a banner, and then apparently got engaged Wednesday afternoon. Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 1 July 2026 Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building in New York on Wednesday afternoon and unfurled a banner from the antenna. Stella Canino-Quiñones, Washington Post, 1 July 2026 France endured sizzling temperatures on Sunday, with trains, concerts and sports events canceled and authorities cracking down on drinking alcohol in public, as an exceptional heat wave unfurled across parts of Europe. Oleg Cetinic, Fortune, 22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfurled
Adjective
  • Those in the crowd held their breath—and audibly gasped—as the opening to season three unfolded onscreen.
    Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026
  • Fold one corner down to create a triangle (the rest of the towel should remain unfolded and look like a rectangle attached to the triangle).
    Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026
Verb
  • In December 2025, Longo opened a second ViceVersa in the lobby bar of the glamorous oceanfront Four Seasons Hotel and Residences in Fort Lauderdale.
    Connie Ogle July 28, Miami Herald, 28 July 2026
  • With the help of partner Travis Bullard, Stefan Scarks and family officially opened the property in 2021.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Adjective
  • Elsewhere in Sun Valley, Karlie Kloss and her husband Joshua Kushner looked stylistically aligned, with each wearing a crewneck T-shirt beneath an unbuttoned oversized shirt.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 July 2026
  • In videos shared on Instagram by The Cut and Willy Chavarria, Clarkson wore a blue jacket with a white unbuttoned shirt that showed off his tattoos and pink plaid shorts with loafers and high socks.
    Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • The bank forecasts Taiwan's current account surplus to reach 25% of GDP this year, while exports have expanded at a record 40% to 70% pace for much of 2026.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 July 2026
  • Sienkiewicz got his start in comics back in the late 1970s, but today his colorful and recognizable style has expanded into illustration, animation, film and TV, book and album covers, advertising and fine art.
    Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Adjective
  • Authorities said in a press release that an off-duty police officer reported that three children — ages 4, 2 and 1 — had been left in the unlocked car for about 40 minutes while their mother was inside the store.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
  • Google Unlocked Android Smartphone Deal The unlocked Google Pixel 10 Pro delivers Google’s premier mobile experience powered by the advanced Tensor G5 chip and built-in Gemini AI.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 15 July 2026
Verb
  • While the reunification talks are still in the early stages, the two organizations said the Governors of the Television Academy have extended their terms by one year to oversee as much of the deliberation as possible.
    Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 27 July 2026
  • The deadline to finalize critical habitat was extended by one year and expired in 2025.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Unfurled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfurled. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on unfurled

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster