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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
That coat of arms, designed by the College of Arms in London and approved by the Queen, united William and Kate's separate shields in one design as husband and wife.
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Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 20 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
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Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 20 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coat of arms
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The center will feature calming colors − such as browns, greens and blues − and natural wood flooring.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Jan. 2026
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According to interior designers, these four countertop colors are their go-tos for creating modern yet classic spaces that feel elegant and livable.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
30 Jan. 2026
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Spend a few minutes warming up with moves like jumping jacks, high knees, shoulder circles, and standing torso rotations.—
Jenny McCoy,
Outside,
30 Jan. 2026
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Make sure that the spare tire is properly inflated and the lug wrench and jack are still in the car.—
John Paul,
The Providence Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, responsible hemp retailers that already use age restrictions, third-party testing and labeling standards are pushed out of the market, even for many nonintoxicating products.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Harmon is the all-time leader in assists at Texas, and she is situated to set her school's steals standard within the next couple of weeks.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
31 Jan. 2026
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Shell pendants popped up at Dries Van Noten, Loro Piana, and Ralph Lauren (which also dressed models in sprays of pearls).—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
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The serpent pendant adds more than 250 more black diamonds, navette-cut rubies, and champlevé enamel.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Coat of arms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coat%20of%20arms. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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