as in shield
a full suit of armor
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Recent Examples of panoply
On Wednesday, American fans will be forced to say farewell to Vera Stanhope, Detective Chief Inspector of the Northumberland Police Department, a character who remains unique even amid the panoply of idiosyncratic police detectives that British television produces each and every year.
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Mary McNamara, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2025
This year’s Passages cannot hope to capture the full panoply of those who died in 2024.
—David Colton, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
So from these devastating details, your gaze lands on a panoply of beautiful, affecting sculptures created by Black and Native artists like Simone Leigh, Wangechi Mutu, and Rose B. Simpson.
—Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2024
As is the Italian custom, breakfast is included in the rate, ranging from the Roman staple of cappuccino and sweet cornetto to fresh fruit and avocado toast or the entire international panoply of eggs, sausage, and bacon.
—Tony Perrottet, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
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Mary McNamara, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2025
This year’s Passages cannot hope to capture the full panoply of those who died in 2024.
—David Colton, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
So from these devastating details, your gaze lands on a panoply of beautiful, affecting sculptures created by Black and Native artists like Simone Leigh, Wangechi Mutu, and Rose B. Simpson.
—Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2024
As is the Italian custom, breakfast is included in the rate, ranging from the Roman staple of cappuccino and sweet cornetto to fresh fruit and avocado toast or the entire international panoply of eggs, sausage, and bacon.
—Tony Perrottet, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for panoply
Noun
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The rest of the page displays a laundry list of what these shields involve.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
4 Mar. 2025
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When cops made their first attempt to get inside, Rivera shot at them, hitting an officer’s ballistic shield, police said.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Instead, Triple-A Nashville manager Rick Sweet brought the Brewers’ lineup to the plate with a shrug.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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All of it snatched off the plates with torn pieces of that beautiful, crepe-like bread.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Stick with the shell not just for a more affordable option but because the outer carapace contains lots of flavors and can be used to create a fish broth.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
20 Dec. 2024
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The lobster carapaces infuse a briny, umami-rich flavor into the stock.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appétit,
4 Nov. 2024
Noun
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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.—
Darin Stewart,
The Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2025
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Under the law, people registering using the federal form who did not have documents to prove citizenship could be registered as federal-only voters but would not be able to vote for president or by mail, the court ruling says.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Accessible health care, affordable, healthy food and stable housing are out of the reach of many.—
Anna Mae Duane,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2025
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During his tenure in Congress, Green has focused on fair housing and fair hiring practices for the poor and minorities.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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When recovered, the rifle was loaded with high-powered ammunition capable of piercing standard body armor and ready to fire, with the scope caps flipped open, the selector lever set to fire and a round chambered.—
Michael Dorgan,
Fox News,
28 Feb. 2025
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Their thick skin ensures that this precious juice is the fruit itself has a strong coat of armor to protect it during packing, shipping, and making the trip from the store to your kitchen.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Unlike Olympic medals these days which are mostly made of silver with gold plating, these were smaller and made entirely of gold.—
Michael Casey,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Each dish will be a fascinating journey through the art of plating: a unique approach that redefines the rules of mise en place, both visually and gastronomically, from breakfast to aperitif.—
Benedetta Rossi,
Architectural Digest,
20 Nov. 2024
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Advised by Moustafa to wear ball caps over their kippahs — traditional Jewish head coverings — for security reasons, Lopatin covered his with a Detroit Pistons basketball cap.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
27 Feb. 2025
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The trailer for the program kicks off with Suleman, now 49, driving around Los Angeles with a face covering, hat and sunglasses.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Panoply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panoply. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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