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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
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.
—Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 14 June 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
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, 5 Sep. 2022
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
John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 2 July 2024
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.
—Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 14 June 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
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, 5 Sep. 2022
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for halyard
Noun
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The bottom rope was down and Rhodes used the entire turnbuckle to his advantage.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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In late May, a group of people who had lost friends and family to drug overdoses gathered behind the velvet ropes just outside the House chamber at the state Capitol.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Pick up parchment, with cookies still on it, and cool completely on a wire rack.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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None of our modern green screens and volume technology can compete with the simple magic of watching Christopher Reeve fly through the sky on those invisible wires — or switch effortlessly between Clark Kent and Superman just through posture and syntax.—
Devan Coggan,
EW.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Professional athletes don’t have an advantage in this arena, not even the NBA guys.—
Daniel Brown,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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So it’s become commonplace to see guys sporting a stack of bracelets or even their grandmother’s strand of pearls or a diamond tennis bracelet.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
1 Aug. 2025
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The tour will offer VIP packages for fans that include access to the pre-show soundcheck, VIP gift item and lanyard, and early entry to the venue.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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No wonder so many Hollywood luminaries have been shipping their kids off to New England for nearly eight weeks every summer — far from the privilege and polish of L.A. life and straight into the land of lanyards and communal childhood trauma.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
26 July 2025
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That followed Comcast’s move to spin off NBCUniversal’s cable networks into a standalone public company called Versante — a transaction which is is well underway and should be completed by year end.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
28 July 2025
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Although Paramount’s cable networks have received little public attention throughout the deal approval process, this is a huge area ready for restructuring.—
Howard Homonoff,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Troopers located Sever’s truck later in the day July 20 and searched inside, finding zip tie cords identical to ones found within the shrapnel in the garage, investigators said.—
Mike Stunson,
Miami Herald,
28 July 2025
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Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 July 2025
Noun
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For the ultimate Kenyan adventure, consider extending your stay at Finch Hattons in Kenya's Tsavo National Park.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
31 July 2025
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Couples Families, including those with young kids and multigenerational groups Solo travelers For more information or to book a stay, visit Mandarin Oriental Bodrum.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Consider picking up a pack or two of string lights to keep your backyard or deck glowing once the sun goes down, too.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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For your outdoor space, snag these LED string lights that add a soft, glowy ambiance to your patio, or make the area more comfortable with a set of striped throw pillows that stand up to the elements.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
25 July 2025
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“Halyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halyard. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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