coat of arms

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Recent Examples of coat of arms Michigan's state flag is a blue background featuring the state's coat of arms, a design dating back to 1865, according to the state of Michigan. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 2 Aug. 2026 The finding soon became a national symbol of the region’s ancient history, and is a regular fixture of local souvenir shops, postage stamps, and the Abruzzo coat of arms. Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 21 July 2026 In the center of the crest lies an iteration of the Spanish coat of arms representing the kingdoms of Castile, León, Aragon, and Navarre, going clockwise. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026 Gamers will also be on the lookout for part of King George III’s royal coat of arms from Philadelphia’s historic Christ Church, attended by George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 8 July 2026 The brand literally cut the coin in half along its edge in order to make one side, the Eagle with the coat of arms, the dial and the other side, Liberty, the case back. Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 And in many Indigenous societies, the color, length, and placement of fringe acted as a coat of arms, signifying one’s family, tribe, or position in the community. Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026 The bird belongs to the coat of arms of Sir Edmund Hillary, a New Zealander, who was part of the first team to conquer Mount Everest. Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026 The seating arrangement was by canton (the equivalent, in Switzerland’s intensely federal system, of an American state), and centerpieces bore the coat of arms of each. Jessi Jezewska Stevens, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coat of arms
Noun
  • While that is likely to be the hero color, reports suggest that there will be a total of four colors this year, not the three (Cosmic Orange, Silver and Deep Blue) currently on the shelves.
    David Phelan, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • They were previously named by their colors, but are primarily named by words that children can see themselves as.
    PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The southern half has settled nearly 10 inches into the ground, and jacks had to be installed to lift it back up, officials said.
    Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Think smiling jack-o'-lanterns, black cats, friendly ghosts, retro blow molds and decorations inspired by Halloweens of decades past.
    Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • BlackBerry has crafted its software to have high safety standards, a non-negotiable for cars and other moving objects.
    Arjun Kharpal,Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • If hotel quality is your at-home standard, consider this Martha Stewart comforter that’s filled with premium goose down for cloud-like comfort.
    Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The table is custom by Moir Wade, the pendant is from Pottery Barn, and the window treatment is made with a Designers Guild fabric.
    Laura Regensdorf, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Apple has also worked on a neck- or shirt-worn pendant with a camera as part of its AI wearables strategy.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

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“Coat of arms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coat%20of%20arms. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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