flag; banner; model; symbol
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flag; banner; pennant
Refers to a physical flag or banner.
Colorful flags are flying everywhere in the capital during the festival.
The athletes entered the stadium holding high the national flag and Olympic banner.
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Many flags hang on the ancient city wall.
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model; example; paragon
formalFigurative use meaning an exemplary person or standard to follow, often used in formal or political contexts.
Cultivate exemplary cases and establish models.
He is a shining model for us to learn from.
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This enterprise is hailed as a paragon within the industry.
noun
symbol; standard; rallying point
formalFigurative use for an idea, doctrine, or political force that is representative and holds great influence or appeal.
Marxism is the guiding ideological banner of the Chinese Communist Party.
Hold high the banner of peace and development.
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In this movement, she became the spiritual symbol.