Synonyms for

Banners

Verb / ˈbænɜ:z / Another word for banners — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a long strip of cloth or paper with a message or design, often used as a symbol of a group or cause

Synonyms & similar words

streamer standard banner flags pennants streamers signs placards posters emblems insignia badges symbols shields escutcheons devices logos labels branding marks monograms identifiers

Synonyms by register

Formal

standards ensigns pennants colors

Informal

flags streamers posters

Literary

gonfalons pendants

Antonyms

small insignificant unimportant minor subtle obscure

Common collocations

  • display banners
  • large banners
  • digital banners
  • welcome banners
  • advertising banners
  • election banners
  • party banners
  • school banners

Word family

noun banner
verb banner
adjective banner-like

Usage note

While 'banners' can refer to flags, it is also commonly used for large signs or advertisements, especially online. Ensure context clarifies the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The banners were waving in the wind.
  2. We made banners for the school fair.
  3. The political rally had many banners with slogans.
  4. The team hung their championship banner in the gym.
  5. The parade featured colorful banners and floats.

Quotes

  • 'We are the 99 percent' was one of the most famous banners of the Occupy Wall Street movement.
  • The banner that waves above all else is love.
  • A banner can be a flag or a piece of cloth with a message.

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