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as in flags
a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling
the boat flew a bright red banner for the seaport's harbor festival
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as in slogans
an attention-getting word or phrase used to publicize something (as a campaign or product)
after the near accident, the nuclear power station is now operating under the banner of "safety first"
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Recent Examples of banners
The Ridge Historic District, known for its many historic homes, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with 61 new banners commemorating its place in history, as well as some festivities.
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Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Overstreet said most of the banners were put in place at night over two weeks starting in mid-April, and including last week.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
So any images, such as championship banners in the school gym, need to be changed.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
The largest expense was $740 to Black Oak Mine Unified School District for 10 vinyl banners.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
As one of the nation's largest grocers, Albertsons Companies' portfolio includes more than 2,200 stores, operating under more than 20 regional banners, across 34 states and Washington, DC.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
This means customers can now buy party supplies and personalized signs, invitations, and banners all under one roof, Staples and Party City said.
—Bailey Allen, Telegram & Gazette, 27 Apr. 2026
The short sentiment blew up in 2025 when West Ada School District leaders told a teacher to take down her sign emblazoned with those words, ahead of the Legislature’s passage of a bill barring religious, political and ideological flags or banners in public schools.
—Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2026
The future king, 11, joined his sister Charlotte in a carriage procession at Trooping the Colour in June 2024 when Republic protesters camped out in the English capital to wave yellow banners calling for the end of the monarchy.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Overstreet said most of the banners were put in place at night over two weeks starting in mid-April, and including last week.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
So any images, such as championship banners in the school gym, need to be changed.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
The largest expense was $740 to Black Oak Mine Unified School District for 10 vinyl banners.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
As one of the nation's largest grocers, Albertsons Companies' portfolio includes more than 2,200 stores, operating under more than 20 regional banners, across 34 states and Washington, DC.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
This means customers can now buy party supplies and personalized signs, invitations, and banners all under one roof, Staples and Party City said.
—Bailey Allen, Telegram & Gazette, 27 Apr. 2026
The short sentiment blew up in 2025 when West Ada School District leaders told a teacher to take down her sign emblazoned with those words, ahead of the Legislature’s passage of a bill barring religious, political and ideological flags or banners in public schools.
—Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2026
The future king, 11, joined his sister Charlotte in a carriage procession at Trooping the Colour in June 2024 when Republic protesters camped out in the English capital to wave yellow banners calling for the end of the monarchy.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for banners
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The demonstrators also waved Iran and Palestine flags as the rain came down and dinner attendees walked into the hotel.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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The flags that typically stand behind the podium when the President speaks were hastily brought in.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Two protesters briefly took over a small red carpet where guests were lined up to take professional photos; Times reporters saw a third woman dressed in a formal gown and shouting protest slogans being escorted out by security guards after apparently having entered the event.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Both slogans are regularly used by pro-Palestinian protesters and are highly controversial.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Banners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banners. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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