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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
Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
Jonas will also produce the film alongside Spencer Berman under their Powered by Jonas banner.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 10 Feb. 2026
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
On great banners overhead, the Jaguars' lank-haired quarterback, Trevor Lawrence, looks on impassively, his vibe somewhere between ’90s skate slacker and chisel-jawed jock.
—Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
Jonas will also produce the film alongside Spencer Berman under their Powered by Jonas banner.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 10 Feb. 2026
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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McRae, 22, posted a childhood photo of herself holding a Canadian flag.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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For ships and naval stations ashore, the flags are flown at half-mast.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In her hometown of Nara, souvenir shops sell towels emblazoned with her slogans, key chains, stationery, even cookies bearing her likeness alongside that of her political idol, former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Each year, brands seem to outdo themselves with bigger celebrities, funnier advertisements and catchier slogans.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Six solid to excellent major leaguers, two average ones and 11 busts.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Use Dryer Balls to Keep Sheets Separated Dryer balls are an excellent tool for combating tangled sheets.—
Anyssa Roberts,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Across Boston and online, locals have access to some educational and awesome Black History Month arts events.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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The advanced technology peered even deeper into the sword, revealing that the craftsmanship around the pommel was truly awesome.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There’s also a 55% greater chance of obesity and a 40% higher probability of developing type 2 diabetes.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Punishing success is a great formula for losing the successful.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Rose is a terrific story told with confidence and brisk pacing, but also a great vehicle for the astonishing Hüller.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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Early in the second period, Franzreb made two terrific saves, the first one a glove stab on a Dylan Larkin shorthanded bid and the second on an Eichel breakaway, who had just stepped out the box.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Loft Twist Off-the-shoulder Sweater The beautiful twisted detailing at the neckline of this Loft top sets it apart from other off-the-shoulder styles—and it’s double discounted to just $18 in a full range of sizes.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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This Hubble Space Telescope image is not just a beautiful scene, but also a tool scientists can use to study stellar evolution.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Playing a thinly disguised version of himself, Reynolds is, as Schneeberger and Neibaur point out, funny, exasperating, and moving, and Rifkin’s impeccable tailoring of the role to fit his star gives Reynolds a wonderful summation with which to end his career.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2026
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Welcome to the wonderful world of better coffee.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Banner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banner. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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