as in shield
a full suit of armor
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Recent Examples of panoply
Morning brings a panoply of dreams.
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Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
Around the edge of the room, different tables stood in for the panoply of systems and services that each family was to navigate – a workplace, social services, a school, a homeless shelter, a bank, and other agencies all staffed by people who previously faced poverty or homelessness in real life.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Most investors couldn’t name a dozen components, and the Russell panoply is full of companies with little to no earnings and not much revenue.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
Kennedy made a panoply of promises but, so far, has watered down or failed to achieved most of them.
—Isabella Cueto, STAT, 29 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for panoply
Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
Around the edge of the room, different tables stood in for the panoply of systems and services that each family was to navigate – a workplace, social services, a school, a homeless shelter, a bank, and other agencies all staffed by people who previously faced poverty or homelessness in real life.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Most investors couldn’t name a dozen components, and the Russell panoply is full of companies with little to no earnings and not much revenue.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
Kennedy made a panoply of promises but, so far, has watered down or failed to achieved most of them.
—Isabella Cueto, STAT, 29 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for panoply
Recent Examples of Synonyms for panoply
Noun
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An analysis drafted for the Assembly Public Safety Committee found that the CCPA would not be a comprehensive shield if CIPA was removed.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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Finding a dynamic box-to-box midfielder with exceptional passing qualities and the defensive nous to offer a greater shield of protection to the back line is vital, and the safest shortlist would be to include players who already have Premier League experience.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Noun
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There was a pause in the action in the fourth inning when plate umpire Brian O’Nora exited with concussion-like symptoms after getting hit by a foul ball.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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After a day in the sun, unwind at La Casa sul Mare, where airy accommodations offer sea views, and linger over plates of seafood pastas at Da Mariano.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
Noun
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These systems are far more expensive than housing and supportive services.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The existence of the secret Israeli military facility was first reported by The Wall Street Journal, which described it as a base housing special forces and serving as a logistical hub for the Israeli air force.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2026
Noun
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More than 500,000 Maryland voters requested mail ballots.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Vuitton created a dress with a leather armor on top and sheer skirt.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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This includes the British A22 Churchill, which featured heavier armor intended to withstand fire from Germany’s infamous 88 mm Flak anti-tank guns.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
Noun
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By the Second World War, the steel alloys had improved in composition, metal fabrication methods made armor more homogeneous, and the thickness was increased to create much tougher plating.—
David Szondy
May 07,
New Atlas,
7 May 2026
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Trump and the first lady were initially shielded by his detail behind armored plating placed on the stage.—
Calvin Woodward,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Given its high transmissibility, infectious disease experts recommend that healthcare workers dealing with Ebola patients wear head coverings, as well as goggles, masks or faceshields, gloves, gowns and even rubber boots.—
Sydney Lupkin,
NPR,
16 May 2026
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Rob turtled inside the plastic covering while viewers heard a soundtrack of tritely soulful country lyrics about being a house of cards that’s about to break.—
Anna Peele,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Investigators found shell casings from the scene and obtained surveillance footage showing a black sedan involved in the shooting.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Also, at the new stations the pathway between the train tracks and the escalator casings is significantly narrower than at the older stations.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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“Panoply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panoply. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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