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as in flag
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 slogan
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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as in excellent
of the very best kind
it's been a banner year for the green energy business
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Recent Examples of banner
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 July 2025
In the days since Colbert's cancellation and Paramount's settlement with the president, other high-profile shows under the company's banner have been using their platforms to take shots at both Trump and their corporate overseers.
—Sonam Sheth
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
Rochelle Toplensky, WSJ, 3 Mar. 2020
The ’70s weren’t exactly banner days for newsroom diversity.
—Heidi Stevens, chicagotribune.com, 18 Apr. 2018
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Noun
Also executive producing are Temple Hill’s Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen and James Seidman, Leanna Billings via her banner Billings Productions, Neal Flaherty, Silver Tree, with Temple Hill’s Annika Patton and author Kennedy producing.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 July 2025
In the days since Colbert's cancellation and Paramount's settlement with the president, other high-profile shows under the company's banner have been using their platforms to take shots at both Trump and their corporate overseers.
—Sonam Sheth
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
Adjective
Investment banking still holds appeal, especially after a banner fourth quarter.
—Rochelle Toplensky, WSJ, 3 Mar. 2020
The ’70s weren’t exactly banner days for newsroom diversity.
—Heidi Stevens, chicagotribune.com, 18 Apr. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for banner
Noun
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Several Clifton and Northside residents had their properties set ablaze on July 30 due to a specific targeting of flags, including flags known to be a symbol of pride for the LGBTQ+ community.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
The Enquirer,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Context The lowering of the American flag is a visible marker of collective sorrow and remembrance.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Vacuous slogans are chanted in the streets by young people who have intellectual certitude but little life experience.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
31 July 2025
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Mamdani told Okay Africa at the time that the title was inspired by a boda, or motorcycle driver, a few weeks prior, with the slogan written on the back of his jacket in Kampala.—
Alexandra Bregman,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Aloe vera is low-maintenance, making the houseplant an excellent option for beginner houseplant owners, who don’t have much time for excessive plant care.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 July 2025
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One of the best examples is her novel Made for Love, perhaps better known as an HBO show starring the excellent Cristin Milioti.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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This list features seven awesome movies on Netflix that aren’t super popular.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Katie is so strong and in her top form this season, so that match-up will be awesome.—
Amy Woodyatt,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Cody Bellinger, a terrific defender, couldn’t find an Ernie Clement flyball in the lights in the sixth inning, which officially resulted in a one-out triple.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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This generates terrific tidal forces within the star that simultaneously squash it horizontally while stretching it vertically.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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The vibes are great in Chicago, where it’s been Johnson’s show since the former Lions OC agreed to join the Bears on a contract reportedly worth $13 million per year.—
Torrey Hart,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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This book is great for lovers of love, charming characters, and happily ever afters.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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The first act is as much theatrical performance as ballet with the dancers in their costumes signaling their social status as peasant or part of the noble retinue – there are even two beautiful Borzoi dogs that take the stage (and behaved perfectly).—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Growing beautiful, healthy roses takes time and knowledge, but the rewards are great.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Luckily, as our experts explained, the rest of the country is just as lovely as these hubs.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
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There’s always been this vibrant, youthful energy and purpose to Oxford that is contained within these ancient buildings which is so, so lovely.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Banner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banner. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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