as in shield
a full suit of armor
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Recent Examples of panoply
Morning brings a panoply of dreams.
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Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
Around the edge of the room, different tables stood in for the panoply of systems and services that each family was to navigate – a workplace, social services, a school, a homeless shelter, a bank, and other agencies all staffed by people who previously faced poverty or homelessness in real life.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Most investors couldn’t name a dozen components, and the Russell panoply is full of companies with little to no earnings and not much revenue.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
Kennedy made a panoply of promises but, so far, has watered down or failed to achieved most of them.
—Isabella Cueto, STAT, 29 Dec. 2025
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Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
Around the edge of the room, different tables stood in for the panoply of systems and services that each family was to navigate – a workplace, social services, a school, a homeless shelter, a bank, and other agencies all staffed by people who previously faced poverty or homelessness in real life.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Most investors couldn’t name a dozen components, and the Russell panoply is full of companies with little to no earnings and not much revenue.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
Kennedy made a panoply of promises but, so far, has watered down or failed to achieved most of them.
—Isabella Cueto, STAT, 29 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for panoply
Recent Examples of Synonyms for panoply
Noun
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The latest the series can end is June 17; the shield stopping him from answering questions — not just about his past, but his present and future — is likely to stay in place.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Sherrill cited public safety concerns after officials reported protesters had set tires and chairs on fire, thrown makeshift projectiles and weaponized police shields.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The Royals attempted to cut into the Twins’ lead, but right fielder Austin Martin’s two outfield assists led to KC outs at home plate.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2026
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Once powered on, the telescope points itself by taking a quick image of the sky and matching star patterns against an internal database — a process called plate-solving.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Illinois lawmakers, in the wee hours of June 1, adopted a massive $56 billion budget but otherwise spun their wheels this session, failing to act on major energy and housing legislation.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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As rents continue to climb in San Francisco, a new proposal at City Hall aims to prevent renters from being surprised by hidden fees that can add hundreds of dollars to their monthly housing costs.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Across the lobby, Leda looked up from the stack of mail in her hands and smiled.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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And unlike in-person voting, where verification happens upfront, mail-in ballots must be inspected and have signatures verified.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
Noun
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That amounts to a chink in the Padres’ armor.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
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Bridges needed all of that armor.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Its social media stardom stems in part from the plating.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Keep in mind dishes that are easy to serve so they won’t be affected by the heat if left out for a long time, and don’t require thoughtful plating and silverware.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Gray and white are included in multiple details in this kitchen, from the fixture fringe to the backsplash to the window covering.—
Lauren Jones,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
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The shoes feature the signature Chanel cap-toe design, and Holmes’ toe cap was made with a grosgrain material covering, while the upper and straps are made from leather.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
5 June 2026
Noun
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Shell casings were found inside the truck, Pace said, and the four other teens inside the vehicle, who were 19, 18, 17 and 16, are in custody.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Investigators recovered approximately 31 shell casings from the scene and said evidence showed multiple rounds were fired toward homes and residents.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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“Panoply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panoply. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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