as in shield
a full suit of armor
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Recent Examples of panoply
This slasher more than delivers on the promise of its title as multiple clowns wielding a panoply of weapons slaughter pretty young people.
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2025
For a man of his era—always a worrisome qualification—Dante seems remarkably free of prejudice against the Jewish people and religion, and there is a panoply of Old Testament figures in Paradise.
—Claudia Roth Pierpont, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
The show, which ran for five seasons, featured Chamberlain as the handsome and caring attendant to a panoply of guest-star patients seeking aid and comfort for a variety of afflictions.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2025
That’s like having the panoply of responses and not just one path for dealing with your trauma.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2025
For a man of his era—always a worrisome qualification—Dante seems remarkably free of prejudice against the Jewish people and religion, and there is a panoply of Old Testament figures in Paradise.
—Claudia Roth Pierpont, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
The show, which ran for five seasons, featured Chamberlain as the handsome and caring attendant to a panoply of guest-star patients seeking aid and comfort for a variety of afflictions.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2025
That’s like having the panoply of responses and not just one path for dealing with your trauma.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for panoply
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Gurus can deliver millions of devoted followers as a consolidated vote bank, and in return politicians may provide a shield of patronage, according to Ronki Ram, a professor at the Institute for Development and Communication in Chandigarh, who has researched Singh and the Dera Sacha Sauda.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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In 1651, Thomas Hobbes used the Leviathan to represent a great monster made up of tiny individual elements (the shields).—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Feb. 2026
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More junk food on kids’ plates and worse health outcomes.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, the Silver Note restaurant and bar pairs a live jazz club with a menu of small plates.—
Megan duBois,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Throughout the years, Franklin served on many more boards and acted as a consultant providing his expertise on housing, infrastructure and community engagement.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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To address the rising cost of living in Texas in 2027, the Legislature must continue meaningful property tax reform—because Texans’ property tax burden is among the highest in the nation and directly impacts housing affordability and family budgets.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Carol Edwards, Littleton 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,
10 Feb. 2026
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Prizes of $600 or higher can be collected at any California Lottery district office or by mail.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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In the scene, Angela stands in her denim cut-offs and a white tank top, so different from the designer suits of armor the role normally requires.—
Sarah Hepola,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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But the capital holds one of the world’s largest collections of European art at the Kunsthistorisches Museum—among the most beautiful museums in the world—where pieces range from Roman antiquities to Renaissance-era armor that once belonged to Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I.—
Lane Nieset,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Save some room for the brown butter almond cake at the end, which sounds deceptively simple but is the very definition of delicious with whimsical plating and delicious—and complex—flavors.—
Asonta Benetti,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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Iron plating, towering masts, narrow sleeping quarters, and vast engine rooms combine to tell the story of a navy undergoing radical technological change.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Wall coverings pay homage to the rich fabrics of 19th century British botanical patterns, now reborn in a trendy sea-foam green reminiscent of frothy shores.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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The proposal would prohibit local, state and federal law enforcement officers from wearing masks and other face coverings while detaining or arresting people.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Mobile Crime Unit responded to process the scene and found multiple shell casings.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Forty-two shell casings were recovered by police inside and outside the lounge.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Panoply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panoply. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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