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as in army
a large body of men and women organized for land warfare feudal lords depended upon their array for defense

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Recent Examples of array
Noun
The community resource includes a wide array of amenities, including hiking trails, pickleball courts, picnic areas, a roller hockey facility and tennis courts. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2026 Now nearly 60 years old, the Sugar Grove Corn Boil, organized annually by a citizen volunteer group, opened Thursday and runs through Sunday with its usual array of carnival rides, food vendors, kids’ activities and live entertainment. David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
Verb
Microscale printing advances Using the technique, the team fabricated microtubule arrays with individual tube diameters as small as 6 micrometers. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026 The three machines arrayed before me are designed to capture every inch of a performer’s body—their facial expressions, their physical movements, the grain of their voice—and use this data to create an AI likeness. Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for array
Recent Examples of Synonyms for array
Noun
  • Brave1, Ukraine’s defense-technology cluster, describes implementation speed as a critical factor in modern warfare.
    John Sviokla, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • One cluster of storms from south of Chicago into neighboring northwest Indiana was warned for wind gusts up to 100 mph.
    Dakota Smith, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
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  • In November 2017 India, Australia, Japan, and the United States revived the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, or the Quad, an informal strategic grouping widely viewed as a response to China’s expanding footprint in the Indo-Pacific region.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026
  • The most successful arrangements typically share a common thread, whether that’s a similar material, finish, color palette, or overall mood, while still incorporating enough variation to keep the grouping feeling relaxed and layered.
    Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026
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  • One concern was that many European venues lack air conditioning, and David worried that guests would be uncomfortable in black-tie attire.
    Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Yeoh turned to Schiaparelli for her attire, clad in a classic black and white look with pops of gold throughout.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
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  • The most forceful argument to this end comes during a sequence in Hades, when Sinon (Elliot Page, giving the film’s best performance) essentially spits on Odysseus’s ethical and narrative framework for the world.
    Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 21 July 2026
  • Silverstein adds that the overall tone of the third season has matured alongside its cast, from its plot to its fight sequences to its creature designs.
    Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026
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  • Zelenskyy appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new army chief, according to a statement on social media.
    ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
  • In 2024, he was made commander of the Ukrainian Land Forces, one of the most senior posts in the Ukrainian army, before being appointed commander of the Joint Forces the following year.
    Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
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  • Think slip-ons with rivets or studs, flats adorned with pearls, or sneakers with dainty floral embroidery.
    Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026
  • Its ears, tall and adorned with turquoise paint, are as big as the couple standing beside me, admiring it.
    Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 July 2026
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  • Yeoh turned to Schiaparelli for her attire, clad in a classic black and white look with pops of gold throughout.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
  • After sermons and scripture reading, family and friends clad in colorful clothing danced down the aisle.
    Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
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  • Two decomposed bodies have been found within five days at a park in western North Carolina, and both cases are classified as murders, according to investigators.
    Mark Price July 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026
  • Both are classified as Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) unmanned aircraft, yet they were designed for very different missions.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026

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“Array.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/array. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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