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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
Soon, Johor was the world’s top gambier supplier and a major source of pepper—a legacy commemorated in the sultan’s coat of arms, which features both crops.
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Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Guy Sylvester Hicks' coat of arms will also be installed on the throne, replacing that of Cardinal Dolan.
—Tony Aiello, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
The immodest middle section celebrates their grandson, Charles V, who commissioned this facade and decorated it with the complex coat of arms of the mighty Habsburg Empire.
—Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Then the brand’s logo was criticized for resembling the coat of arms of a small Spanish town.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
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Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Guy Sylvester Hicks' coat of arms will also be installed on the throne, replacing that of Cardinal Dolan.
—Tony Aiello, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
The immodest middle section celebrates their grandson, Charles V, who commissioned this facade and decorated it with the complex coat of arms of the mighty Habsburg Empire.
—Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Then the brand’s logo was criticized for resembling the coat of arms of a small Spanish town.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coat of arms
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Some insects and other animals have evolved to take pollen or nectar from specific plant species or flowers of a particular shape or a particular range of colors.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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This one is under $10, has close to 5,500 five-star ratings, comes in a whopping 46 colors, and can be paired with just about anything.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
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These versatile microphones are compatible with any device that has a traditional headphone jack.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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Myler said he's been getting questions about how PennDOT crews are going to move such a large bridge -- and the answer is using 8-ton jacks, each the size of a large desk.—
John Shumway,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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That particular section, which sets new standards around warehouse operations and gives employees more information about company quotas and biometric surveillance, has drawn pushback from CBIA.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The fire extinguisher incident was the latest pitfall in a season that, even by Marseille’s own inherently chaotic standards, has stretched the bounds of credibility.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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But the more intensive, multi-day sessions include instruction in how to make chef’s knives, bush knives, pendants, jewelry and more.—
Mindy Sink,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
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The collection is 14 pieces altogether, and runs the gamut from petite side tables to minimalist pendants.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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“Coat of arms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coat%20of%20arms. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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