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rainbow flag

British  

noun

  1. a multi-coloured flag used as a symbol of peace; often used to represent gay and lesbian pride

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The capital's largest outdoor music venue, Budapest Park -- which holds the official Pride after-party since 2018 -- hoisted a rainbow flag for the first time ever.

From Barron's Jun. 27, 2026

An alcove devoted to gay rights displays an early version of the rainbow flag, campaign and protest buttons, and a ceiling fragment from the Stonewall Inn, where a 1969 uprising launched the gay liberation movement.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 16, 2025

"When the rainbow flag went up we were really pleased. It just showed inclusivity for the whole of the town and I was very shocked to see it had disappeared," she said.

From BBC Jun. 20, 2025

Growing up, she was surrounded by Garcia and Vasquez’s friends and would go to Pride parades with them, holding a little rainbow flag.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 27, 2024

“Better be...GAY!!!!!!” *cue cheers and rainbow flag waving from Hudson of Gay House*

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

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