banners

plural of banner
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as in slogans
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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Recent Examples of banners Fans gave up and drew national attention for paying planes to circle the stadium with derisive banners. Matt Baker, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024 Annoying banners, intrusive pop-ups, and disruptive video promotions will no longer get in the way of binge-watching, doomscrolling, gaming, or even (believe it or not) doing homework. New Atlas, 29 Dec. 2024 Like the American flag, these flags changed over time, with early state banners updated, sometimes subtly and sometimes magnificently, after wars, demographic shifts, and political movements—see Mississippi’s recent move from rebel stars and blocky bars to magnolia-blossom beauty. Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 28 Dec. 2024

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“Banners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banners. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

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