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yellow ribbon

American  

noun

  1. a yellow-colored ribbon displayed as a symbol of solidarity with soldiers in combat, political hostages, etc.


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Some attendees carried Israeli flags and some wore the yellow ribbon that has come to symbolise Israel's hostage ordeal for more than two years.

From Barron's Jan. 28, 2026

Other family members of the hostages kicked off the parade, marching silently at the front with a giant yellow ribbon.

From Seattle Times Mar. 25, 2024

A yellow ribbon stated “Is this the place? BIRCHTOWN, haven of freedom?”

From New York Times Sep. 12, 2022

What is the meaning of a yellow ribbon tied to a tree in front of a house or an image of a yellow ribbon sticker attached to the tailgate of a pickup truck?

From Textbooks Dec. 21, 2021

She untied the yellow ribbon Cari had put in her hair and draped it on a low branch so Wash would know that she was in the tree.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez

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