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a special group of pictures that belong to a person, family, or group of people and that are shown on a shield
the monarch's official coat of arms
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Recent Examples of coat of arms
In the next window, eight bales of fiber are displayed, marked with the brand’s coat of arms, initially used as a stamp to mark its raw material.
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David Moin, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
After all, this is a man who allegedly appropriated a British coat of arms for display on the gates of his golf courses and resorts.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
In later centuries, Barbary lions were gifted between royal courts, kept in menageries, and even depicted on national emblems — as in the coat of arms of Morocco and the United Kingdom.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The lawn of the Magnolia Garden is decorated with the coat of arms of Pope Pius XI designed in the foliage.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
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David Moin, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
After all, this is a man who allegedly appropriated a British coat of arms for display on the gates of his golf courses and resorts.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
In later centuries, Barbary lions were gifted between royal courts, kept in menageries, and even depicted on national emblems — as in the coat of arms of Morocco and the United Kingdom.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The lawn of the Magnolia Garden is decorated with the coat of arms of Pope Pius XI designed in the foliage.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coat of arms
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The comedian, actress and writer has a longtime following for her smart, absurdist comedy; her love of crafts and bright colors; and her empathetic and curious writing.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
16 Oct. 2025
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The underdog duo, as well as the other two undefeated tribes of six, all dropped their buffs, randomly drew new colors and entered a new stage of the game.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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First, your jack-o-lantern's eyes start to squint.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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Estimating how many Americans participate in reenactments is a bit like trying to figure out how many people carve jack-o’-lanterns.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At a metal detector, a guard gestured to his many necklaces and pendants.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Thus, the scheme of thoughtfully layered illumination, including the pair of Grand Central Terminal–worthy pendants in the kitchen (each weighing in the realm of 60 pounds), plaster sconces, custom lampshades, and Deschanel’s beloved Murano chandeliers.—
Catherine Hong,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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At the 2025 American Diabetes Association conference in July, Polsky presented several new updates to the organization’s standards for care during pregnancy.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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Hegseth in September called for service members in combat roles to meet the highest male standards for physical fitness.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Coat of arms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coat%20of%20arms. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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