coat of arms

noun

Definition of coat of armsnext
as in colors
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 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 And in many Indigenous societies, the color, length, and placement of fringe acted as a coat of arms, signifying one’s family, tribe, or position in the community. — Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026 The bird belongs to the coat of arms of Sir Edmund Hillary, a New Zealander, who was part of the first team to conquer Mount Everest. — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
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  1. colors
  2. jack
  3. standard
  4. pendant
Noun
  • Look for vibrant colors, feel whether an item is firm or soft and check that herbs smell fragrant.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Although denim can be produced in many colors, it is most associated with indigo blue.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of colors
Noun
  • On the back, there's a proprietary power port, a USB-A port, an HDMI port, and an Ethernet jack.
    — Marshall Honorof, PC Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The Rays got jumping early after their Game 1 loss on Friday, scoring four runs in the first with RBI singles by Chandler Simpson and Junior Caminero and then a two-run jack by Liam Hicks.
    — Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of jack
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  • Applying the current standards in the Maryland Constitution appears to necessitate a congressional district that encompasses all of the Eastern Shore.
    — Dan Lipinski, Baltimore Sun, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Give customers a way to delegate a narrow task for a limited time, using the existing open standards.
    — Dvir Ginzburg, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of standard
Noun
  • Reworked by design studio Alta Projects, the cabin pairs whitewashed paneling and dark pine floors with a stone fireplace, George Nelson pendants, and a chalet-style kitchen in white oak and walnut.
    — Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Bonacina chairs surround a round Time & Style table beneath a silk pendant by Fortuny.
    — David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of pendant

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