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yellow ribbon

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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

But if there were any feelings of ill will, they melted away when Duane handed him the present, complete with the yellow ribbon bow.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

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