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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
Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2025
Discount banners at an electronics retailer in Beijing in January.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 5 Feb. 2025
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
Saquon Barkley Forman: Saquon Barkley had a banner first season as an Eagle: MVP finalist, likely to break the record for all-time rushing yards, recently engaged.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2025
Discount banners at an electronics retailer in Beijing in January.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 5 Feb. 2025
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
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The office also offers American flags, nominates students for the U.S. service academies, and coordinates other constituent relations efforts such as visits to local organizations.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
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Now, his dear friends and colleagues are here with a can of Modelo, a Mexican flag, and a whole lot of hope.—
Graham Techler,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2025
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Listen to this article Waving Mexican flags and chanting slogans of support for immigrants, hundreds of people crowded onto National City and Vista streets Friday in protest of President Donald Trump’s plans to carry out mass deportations.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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The slogan could also be seen as a portent of Netflix’s continued dominance of the modern entertainment industry.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Nordstrom Savvy shoppers know that Nordstrom’s beauty department has some excellent deals year-round, but its winter sale section has some especially great skin care, makeup, and fragrance sets up for grabs.—
Jenifer Calle,
Glamour,
4 Feb. 2025
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During that same five-year period, anchored by an excellent gross margin consistently nearing 80%, its adjusted operating margin has gone from an eyesore at negative 30% to an encouraging nearly 10%.—
StockStory Team,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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To be able to give back to somebody who's given so much, was awesome.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
7 Feb. 2025
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This makes an awesome gift for any Apple device user who has cords and charging docks littering their nightstand.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Chiefs’ best WR has been terrific in his last two games, (19 catches, 209 yards, 2 TDs).—
Bill Reinhard,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Look, Mahomes is terrific when his back is against the wall.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The entire auto industry has been spending more judiciously on advertising in recent years, and the ROI on a Super Bowl ad can be greater for smaller brands and companies looking to introduce themselves to a broader audience.—
Kyle Stock and Brian Kahn Bloomberg News (WPNS),
arkansasonline.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Formulated with brightening niacinamide and fruit extracts rich in vitamin C, this clear, alcohol-free gel is a great pick for diminishing dark spots, acne scars, and uneven skin tone regardless of your skin type or skin tone.—
Devon Abelman,
Allure,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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And Billie Eilish gave a beautiful tribute to her hometown, Los Angeles.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
3 Feb. 2025
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The concerto is an image of a beautiful world disintegrating.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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Cocktail hour began at 5, hosted by Aunt Catherine in the guest villa’s lovely stone courtyard.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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Instead of giving us the traditional lineup of speeches, Fogelman makes the lovely choice to depict the funeral in an elliptical montage with most of the family’s reflection taking the form of flashbacks.—
Tanya Melendez,
EW.com,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Banner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banner. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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