coat of arms

noun

Definition of coat of armsnext
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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 Moroccan flags fluttered in schoolchildren’s hands, portraits of King Mohammed VI overlooked roundabouts and public squares, and the national coat of arms adorned major boulevards. — ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026 The solid silver case, decorated by renowned Flemish engraver Gérard de Heck, features scenes from Lucas Chapter X, the royal coat of arms of King James I, and the royal motto. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2026 In 1922 the King of Italy granted Fratelli Prada the right to incorporate the royal Savoy coat of arms and knotted-rope motif into their official emblem. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 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
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  1. colors
  2. jack
  3. standard
  4. pendant
Noun
  • Just remember that these Last Call finds are final sale, so double-check your preferred colors and sizes before checking out.
    — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The jacket comes in 10 different fall-appropriate colors, each with a contrasting plaid lining that peeks out when the cuff is turned up.
    — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of colors
Noun
  • Over the following decades, the requests and delays while jacks were fiddled gradually receded.
    — Cal Revely-Calder, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
  • That's pretty disappointing to see, especially on a pair of headphones at this price point, and given that the Beats Studio Pro did have a headphone jack.
    — Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of jack
Noun
  • The gym is expansive by hotel standards, with cardio machines, strength-training equipment, and a packed schedule of daily classes ranging from yoga and barre to HIIT and spin.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Stanley Zabar was there just last week, making sure everything was up to his high standard, his family says.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of standard
Noun
  • Swarovski’s Hyperbola earrings are unique but timeless; alternatively, choose a statement piece, like Hunting Season’s Tagua pendant, or an oversized Pandora charm.
    — Mekaylah Yowpp-Hernacki, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The South Korean star is captured in a demure Safari top or leather blazer donning jewels from Damiani’s Belle Époque and Belle Époque Reel collections, including the signature cross pendent.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of pendant

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