coat of arms

noun

Definition of coat of armsnext
as in colors
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 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 Beyond the color blocking, the new Air Jordan 4 is said to feature details inspired by the bear pictured on Berlin’s coat of arms. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 16 May 2026 Among Botta’s works are the poster with the two ships for the Liverpool tie, representing the coat of arms of Paris and alluding to the historic rivalry between France and England. — Tomás Hill López-Menchero, New York Times, 5 May 2026 The coat of arms and other decorations are the focus of the restoration. — ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
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  1. colors
  2. jack
  3. standard
  4. pendant
Noun
  • Crow took the stage in a black vest and sparkly, navy blue pants that shimmered back the colors of the stage lights.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
  • The smells are as intense as the colors of the tomatoes, strawberries, and lettuce from nearby farms.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of colors
Noun
  • The discovery of the buckling columns launched a major effort to shore up — or reinforce — the building’s weakest points, with crews using emergency jacks and installing new steel supports.
    — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Ahmed Tigani, commissioner of the New York City Department of Buildings, told reporters late July 7 that jacks were in place to stabilize the weak points and new steel was being installed to create additional stability.
    — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Definition of jack
Noun
  • Still, the legal standard for charging law enforcement for a shooting in the line of duty remains high, and no criminal charges have been filed against any immigration enforcement officer involved in this year’s fatal traffic stop cases.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday ordered a temporary halt to new large-scale data center projects while the state develops stricter standards governing their energy, water and environmental impacts.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 July 2026
Definition of standard
Noun
  • That same shot also features Digger’s ailing pet cat, who is wearing a collar with a pendant that matches the oil baron’s bolo tie…as well as a cloudy blue eye that appears to be a strikingly similar hue.
    — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
  • The elegant, minimalist light pendants feel very Japanese, as do the large tatami mat–slash–window seats and ceramic wall hangings repaired with gold à la kintsugi.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of pendant

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