BANNER Synonyms: 184 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈba-nər

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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adjective

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

Noun

Sales in Abercrombie’s Europe, Middle East and Africa region fell 10% during the quarter, driven by a slowdown in demand at the brand’s Hollister banner that came as the conflict ramped up, finance chief Robert Ball said on a call with analysts. —

Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 27 May 2026 At his apex, Judge continues to carry the MLB banner alongside Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout and Bryce Harper. —

Jaylon Thompson may 26, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026

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 See All Example Sentences for banner

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Noun

That same month, Talarico’s campaign spokesman, JT Ennis, issued an official response to the vegan pronouncements on his boss' behalf, sharing a photo of Talarico taking a large bite of a massive turkey leg while wearing a button-down with a Texas flag design.

— Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 May 2026
In the front lobby and outside Halverson’s office, a large wall features a mural that welcomes people to the school in 24 different languages, next to it, an American flag.

— Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 28 May 2026