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Recent Examples of bunting
Emily Witt, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024
The hall should be draped in purple bunting, and purple balloons must rain down from the rafters.
—Julie Garel, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2024
The little girl was lying on a fuzzy lavender bunting that had been unzipped into a blanket.
—Caleb Crain, The New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2024
Already, black bunting was strewn from the station's sign and across Comperatore's locker.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 17 July 2024
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Noun
The Wings Event Center, where the event was held, was festooned with bunting and flags—this rally was meant to be televised.
—Emily Witt, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024
The hall should be draped in purple bunting, and purple balloons must rain down from the rafters.
—Julie Garel, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2024
The little girl was lying on a fuzzy lavender bunting that had been unzipped into a blanket.
—Caleb Crain, The New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2024
Already, black bunting was strewn from the station's sign and across Comperatore's locker.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 17 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bunting
Noun
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Still, under the Dolan stewardship, the team has remained mostly competitive, with seven AL Central titles, two wild-card berths and an AL pennant under their watch.—
Zack Meisel,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Or, about the following year, when the pennant came down to the Red Sox and Yankees in the final game of the season, and McCarthy pulled the nearly-untouchable Ellis Kinder for a pinch-hitter?—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Hinson said the skirting of tariffs undermined an Illinois auto company’s business, forcing it to lay off a quarter of its workforce.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Sep. 2019
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There was no deception here, no skirting of any regulations.—
Abby Gardner,
Glamour,
3 Sep. 2024
Noun
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All six of his title fights under the WSOF banner ended by knockout.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The White House, the banner, guys experienced days leading up to the season having the trophy.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
22 Feb. 2025
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Lawrence also wore her hair in thick plaits, and donned a pair of orange lensed, oval sunglasses.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2025
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The classic, super-long plait was just as polished.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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That included the acquisition of exclusive licenses from the major pro leagues, none more prominent than the company’s latest jersey deal with the NHL, the first time the Fanatics flag logo has appeared on the uniforms players wear during games.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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After the crash, Berry shared his relief about the caution flag being issued, alluding to past inconsistencies in similar race situations across multiple series.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Her blond tresses were styled in a messy bun with soft curls and striking fringe to frame her face courtesy of Pete Burkill.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
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Just a bunch of whataboutisms, the spreading of lies, virtue signaling and pandering to the far fringes of their political party.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Puppy Bowl starting line-up is ready for ruff competition.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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Her four backup dancers wore Victorian garb, one even sported a black and white neck ruff.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
17 June 2024
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The skirt cascaded into delicate pleats and featured a short train.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Two charming cropped coats distinguished by pockets and pleats.—
Simbarashe Cha,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Bunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bunting. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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