as in flags
a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling
pennons flew from the yachts gathered in the harbor for the festival
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During the game, LGBTQI+ flags were flown by the Celtarras, the main Celta ultra group in the Fondo Norte section of Balaidos.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026 -
The flags are just one example of how much character lies within each corner of the city, from the water towers of Mount Airy to the riverside views of Downtown.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Feb. 2026
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But one of the bills could also prevent local governments from flying banners celebrating things like 4-H or high school graduates.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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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
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“Pennons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pennons. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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