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bunting

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verb

present participle of bunt

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of bunting
Noun
Just before noon Friday, a two-man crew arrived at the Gresham District station to affix purple and black bunting on the building’s facade, in keeping with CPD tradition after an officer is killed on the job. Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025 Put up some American flag bunting on your porch, windows or along your table setting. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 June 2024 American flag bunting is classic decor for any patriotic holiday, or just everyday celebrations. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025 Marigold flower bunting, Papel Picado banners and string lights will add to the festive decor. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for bunting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bunting
Noun
  • The pennant math does not explain all of this uncertainty.
    Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 30 July 2025
  • The Yankees need to land a star pitcher to place in their rotation if there's any chance of winning the division, the pennant, and the World Series.
    Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
Noun
  • All the moral skirting of the issues at hand felt so rich.
    Dwyer Murphy June 6, Literary Hub, 6 June 2025
  • Hinson said the skirting of tariffs undermined an Illinois auto company’s business, forcing it to lay off a quarter of its workforce.
    Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
  • The banner has set a limited theatrical run for November in Alamo Drafthouse locations, with a subsequent video on-demand and physical media release to come.
    J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 29 July 2025
  • Lee, as the influential vice chairwoman of Korea’s largest entertainment conglomerate, played a key role in globalizing K-content, backing Oscar-winning hits and establishing CJ ENM as a dominant force in international film and television (the company also owns Hollywood banner Fifth Season).
    Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2025
Noun
  • The look became a real-life flower crown in an adorable way, with fresh white flowers tucked into the plait.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 21 July 2025
  • Her black hair was tied into a long plait that fell over her shoulder.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • He was selected as the flag bearer for Team USA at the 2016 Summer Olympics opening ceremony in Rio de Janeiro.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • There was nothing festive about their 10th loss in 12 games to continue what’s been a sudden and unexpected fall to the fringes of contention.
    Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 29 July 2025
  • The group’s many critics say JVP enables a fringe of American Jews to act as tokens in a pro-Palestinian movement that ultimately seeks to harm the Jewish people by destroying the country created as a refuge for Jews facing persecution.
    Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 29 July 2025
Noun
  • Rich with historical details like puff sleeves, ruffs and lace collars, his creations were immortalized in period paintings such as a towering portrait of New York social arbiter Mrs. Astor by Carolus-Duran, which was prominently displayed in the reception room of her Fifth Avenue mansion.
    Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
  • Up close, the marigold has a glowing ruff that is almost decadent.
    Sam Knight, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • They are handcrafted and stitched with a 4-inch pleat.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
  • The pleats also give it some stretch to move with you.
    Nicol Natale, People.com, 17 July 2025

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“Bunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bunting. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

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