as in shield
a full suit of armor
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Recent Examples of panoply
Whereas Dada had upset the artistic and sociopolitical status quo with a panoply of absurdist antics, Surrealism was approached as a research and development program that would leverage Dadaist gains to complete the societal revolution that Apollinaire and his fellow agitators started.
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Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Indeed, Zurbarán’s subtle matte whites and his panoply of rich blacks fortify and sustain us.
—airmail.news, 30 Nov. 2024
Not to mention a chance to see a panoply of young actors, including Hugh Bonneville, Jonny Lee Miller, Toby Jones, Anna Friel and Tara FitzGerald, in early roles.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
Our palm panoply extends to the ritzy Canary Island date palm, the pygmy date and windmill palms, and a mini-monarchy of queen and king palms, which look a little haphazardly asymmetrical.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Indeed, Zurbarán’s subtle matte whites and his panoply of rich blacks fortify and sustain us.
—airmail.news, 30 Nov. 2024
Not to mention a chance to see a panoply of young actors, including Hugh Bonneville, Jonny Lee Miller, Toby Jones, Anna Friel and Tara FitzGerald, in early roles.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
Our palm panoply extends to the ritzy Canary Island date palm, the pygmy date and windmill palms, and a mini-monarchy of queen and king palms, which look a little haphazardly asymmetrical.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for panoply
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Clad in tactical gear and wielding riot shields and military-style rifles, federal agents lobbed non-lethal munitions, including rubber bullets, tear gas and flash-bang grenades, to disperse crowds.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
10 June 2025
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President Donald Trump's new Golden Dome missile defense shield for the U.S., designed to protect against next-generation, long-range weapons, is modeled on the Iron Dome.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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This was more like a caterpillar body with odd patterns on its plates and a snapping turtle mouth.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
9 June 2025
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Pitching has been key for the Warriors, but what happens behind the plate is just as important.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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She’s dressed almost like a little Napoleon, and her suits are like a carapace of steel on her body, with these big shoulder pads.—
Cat Cardenas,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2025
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Inevitably, some entrepreneur is going to come out with a complicated token that makes all kinds of promises, but tries to mask all that by calling it a meme coin — as if that language will now put it within some sort of anti-regulatory carapace.—
Brady Dale,
Axios,
3 Mar. 2025
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The drug, which can be received by mail, has been on the U.S. market for 25 years and taken safely by millions of Americans, according to experts.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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The new bill would allow Canada Post’s inspection authority to open mail and would also remove barriers to allow law enforcement to open mail during an investigation—attempting to curb fentanyl movement by what authorities say is performed by organized crime groups.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
4 June 2025
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Existing mixed housing can be found in the Aberdeen and Keystone subdivisions.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Rising insurance costs are causing other public services, such as affordable housing, from getting built.—
Al Sharpton,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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And the streets of Washington were not built to have tonnes of heavy armor rolling over them.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Tolbert then allegedly fired multiple shots, striking the officer four times — in the left leg, left arm, the chest of his body armor and the shoulder.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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Customer Needs Versus System Architecture CPOs and CTOs can be like two chefs arguing over a recipe—one focuses on plating (customer-facing features), while the other prioritizes the kitchen equipment (tech).—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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Plus, it’s made from durable brass that’s covered in 14-carat gold plating that’s hypoallergenic, waterproof, and tarnish-resistant, according to the brand.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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These half-sized classic window coverings let in ample light for prep work, while adding just enough privacy and charm.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2025
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Prevent interior light from escaping by closing window coverings, using window film and moving light fixtures away from the windows.—
Lexie Beach,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2025
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“Panoply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panoply. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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