BANNER Synonyms: 184 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈba-nər

Definition of banner

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

In death as in life, Parton left us one of the few spaces where Americans can still unite under a single banner. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Three months after a CBS News Philadelphia investigation found a veteran banner program honoring local heroes didn't include any people of color, nothing's changed. — Liz Crawford, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Adjective

Investment banking still holds appeal, especially after a banner fourth quarter. — Rochelle Toplensky, WSJ, 3 Mar. 2020 See All Example Sentences for banner

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Noun

This image taken on August 25, 2026 shows an Icelandic flag displayed along a street in central Reykjavik, Iceland, ahead of the country's upcoming referendum.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Created in 1998 by the bisexual activist Michael Page, the flag consists of three horizontal stripes in different colors.

— Brian Duignan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of flag

Noun

Harley is aware his slogan for the 2026 Huskies isn’t exactly breaking new ground.

— Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Video showed locals draped in Spanish flags, shouting anti-migrant slogans, and singing Spanish songs, torching the camp and throwing migrants’ belongings in the Mediterranean or into bonfires.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of slogan

Adjective

But there may be little anyone–government or corporate–can do to persuade people to have children amid greater economic uncertainty.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
From travel dresses to a lightweight sweater, here are 14 items from Quince’s Workwear Edit that would look great on you on your next flight, starting at $20.

— Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of great

Adjective

And while the linebacker group is average, the secondary has a good foundation and the defensive line has enough depth and potential to be awesome.

— Austin Mock, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
There is a decent chance the winner of the American League West could finish with a losing record, which would be a first in MLB history, 110 percent awesome, and worthy of its own banner.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of awesome

Adjective

To me, an important part about sports is the memories that continue for so long after the events, and these two columns by two terrific writers truly brought that home.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Loving spouses disappoint us, supportive parents fail us, close friends misunderstand us, and even terrific children create enormous stress.

— David H. Rosmarin, Time, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of terrific

Adjective

Nature aside, Cape Town boasts a wonderful juxtaposition of old world architecture and contemporary design across its vibrant neighborhoods.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
Both films had wonderful ensembles, ingenious writing and an unmistakable sense of occasion.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of wonderful

Adjective

The cabin interiors are built from a lovely blonde wood, which was aesthetically pleasing, if a little creaky at times, while the white linens on the comfortable queen bed were a subtle reminder that this is a luxury accommodation.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
McGraw gave a lovely tribute to Parton via social media this week.

— David Wysong, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2026

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