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Recent Examples of halyard
The flag should never be used for any kind of advertising purposes, and advertising signs should not be fastened to a flag's staff or halyard.
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John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 2 July 2024
Advertising signs should not be attached to the flag's staff or halyard (the rope used to hoist the flag).
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
The setup can be inflated or deflated as needed and reportedly eliminates the need for any complex deck equipment (winches, halyards, etc.).
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 June 2023
City lights twinkled; only the clinking of the flag’s metal halyard against the flagpole broke the silence.
—Marcus Yam, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2021
Floating in Port Hercules the other week — ensigns fluttering, halyards singing — was one of the most spectacular displays of seagoing craft ever seen: 125 superyachts with a combined value of $4.4 billion.
—Benjamin Stupplesbloomberg, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2019
And then to fall asleep to the summer sounds of the sea: a lullaby of waves lapping against rocky shores punctuated by the rhythmic tinkling of sailboat halyards.
—Walter Nicklin, Washington Post, 27 June 2019
When the rotund American commander, Gen. William Rufus Shafter, told him to take his hands off the halyard, the correspondent slugged him, or tried to (accounts vary).
—John Maxwell Hamilton, National Geographic, 16 Apr. 2019
Even before dawn the marina is loud with gulls and banging halyards and happy obscenity.
—Ben Lowy, Smithsonian, 23 May 2018
John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 2 July 2024
Advertising signs should not be attached to the flag's staff or halyard (the rope used to hoist the flag).
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
The setup can be inflated or deflated as needed and reportedly eliminates the need for any complex deck equipment (winches, halyards, etc.).
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 June 2023
City lights twinkled; only the clinking of the flag’s metal halyard against the flagpole broke the silence.
—Marcus Yam, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2021
Floating in Port Hercules the other week — ensigns fluttering, halyards singing — was one of the most spectacular displays of seagoing craft ever seen: 125 superyachts with a combined value of $4.4 billion.
—Benjamin Stupplesbloomberg, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2019
And then to fall asleep to the summer sounds of the sea: a lullaby of waves lapping against rocky shores punctuated by the rhythmic tinkling of sailboat halyards.
—Walter Nicklin, Washington Post, 27 June 2019
When the rotund American commander, Gen. William Rufus Shafter, told him to take his hands off the halyard, the correspondent slugged him, or tried to (accounts vary).
—John Maxwell Hamilton, National Geographic, 16 Apr. 2019
Even before dawn the marina is loud with gulls and banging halyards and happy obscenity.
—Ben Lowy, Smithsonian, 23 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for halyard
Noun
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Upon searching Hildebrandt’s home, police found rope, handcuffs, medical gauze, and a mixture of cayenne pepper and honey in a safe room.—
Rachel Brodsky,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
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Larger planters and jugs with unique handle shapes, paintings, and ceramic rope detailing offer customers another option for larger bouquets.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Filigree is just you, bending some small piece of wire.—
Sandra Jordan,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Dakota Kai Dakota Kai hit a dive to the outside before Raw went to break, but poor Dakota tripped on a camera wire.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Pharaoh Compton had eight, giving them the kind of production from their bigs that has been absent for much of the season from guys not named Magoon Gwath.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Padilla asks confused, before Gillis points out a slew of struggling cast members, including Michael Longfellow passed out in a robe on the couch, Mikey Day wearing Sarah Silverman’s clothes and the Please Don’t Destroy guys looking disheveled in their suits from the event.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This card tracker can easily slide into your wallet or attach to a lanyard for office or security badges, eliminating the need for bulky trackers.—
Jessica Kanzler,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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This year, at the last minute, Oscar credentialing required even more clearance for red carpet reporters and crew: Green lanyards.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And never mind that Verizon already has a $2.4 billion, 15-year contract to replace all that copper wire with lightning-fast fiber-optic cables.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Nexans’ cables are used to transmit electricity generated by wind and solar farms, and to supply power to homes and businesses.—
April Roach,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The base has a wrap-around cord which allows for easy storage, and the 1,100 watts of power brings water to a boil in minutes.—
Michelle Love,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2025
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The new design started trickling into stylist hands at Fashion Week about a year ago, but a consumer version is just now becoming available to the masses with exactly the same features as the professional edition—just with a slightly shorter cord.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Current promotions include a stay two nights, enjoy the third for free offer; select discounts on suites; and a rate inclusive of breakfast.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The package also includes a three-night stay at Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets or Almare All-Inclusive Resort, Isla Mujeres, the festival website states, as previously reported by USA TODAY.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The deal is also the latest in a string of private companies letting employees cash out shares and lowering the pressure on themselves to go public.—
Kate Rooney,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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The divisive material included a drawing of a hand controlling a puppet with strings, which Becker and others consider an antisemitic trope portraying Jews as wielding outsized influence in the world.—
Molly Gibbs and Grant Stringer Bay Area News Group (TNS),
arkansasonline.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Halyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halyard. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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