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panoply

noun

Definition of panoply

as in shield

a full suit of armor

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Recent Examples of panoply When allegations of misconduct are made against any party in the system, that party nevertheless deserves the full panoply of constitutional rights afforded to us all. — Nathaniel Percy, Daily News, 5 May 2026 This year, over 200 dealers and 150 exhibitors set up shop at the main show at the Tucson Convention Center during the final weekend, a panoply of minerals, fossils, meteorites and gems on display. — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 9 Mar. 2026 So there is a panoply of existing legislation to which the administration might resort for a de facto restoration of what was struck down three weeks ago. — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026 Morning brings a panoply of dreams. — Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for panoply

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Noun

The particles pose one of the more severe threats for human activities in space, Brandt said, but the boundary of the heliosphere acts as a shield to protect our solar system from 70% of them.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
That’s why researchers are engineering the cancer-fighting cells to be smarter, and stronger, with a better sugar shield.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

Definition of shield

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After Manny Machado made an out on a foul ball behind the plate, Gavin Sheets walked to bring in a run and France followed with a sacrifice fly before Jake Cronenworth flied out to end the inning.

— Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
Then, Carroll grounded into a fielder’s choice in front of the plate and reached first safely, with an errant throw by Rushing allowing Perdomo to reach third.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

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For years, state leaders have pushed cities and counties to approve more housing by easing zoning and land-use restrictions.

— John Ramos, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Newsom has often faulted local regulations and attendant political pushback against new housing for California’s housing and homelessness crises.

— Lia Russell July 13, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026

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One piece of mail from the United Democracy Project quotes comments from Twitch streamer and El-Sayed fan Hasan Piker, such as a dark joke about 9/11, that Third Way tried to use months ago to hurt the progressive.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 15 July 2026
Patten was convicted in an unrelated mail fraud case in 2010 and sentenced to 27 months in prison.

— Dan Mangan, CNBC, 15 July 2026

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Even the film’s more sci-fi elements, like the armor for Agamemnon (played by Benny Safdie, appearing like an alternate-universe Batman), are grounded in reality.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 July 2026
Created by Charles Wojtkowski for Fox Comics in 1939, Jaime first appeared in comic books in the high-tech alien armor in 2006.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 July 2026

Definition of armor

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Crafted from stainless steel with a durable 14-karat gold PVD coating that's up to 10 times stronger than traditional plating, these pieces are designed to resist water, sweat, lotions and everyday wear without tarnishing or turning your skin green.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
Handset by Pandora’s artisans, the pieces from the collection charms are detailed with 14-karat gold-plating.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 July 2026

Definition of plating

Noun

That cover is made of 10-millimeter-thick cotton quilted with a reflective casing that blocks heat from the sun instead of absorbing it.

— Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026
The rifle contained one spent cartridge casing and three unfired rounds, which were each engraved with messages, said Sergeant Jennifer Faumuina, an investigator with the State Bureau of Investigation called to testify by prosecutors.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

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