panoply

Definition

A splendid display of something.

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek πανοπλία (panoplía, “suit of armour”).

Example Sentences

• "Even though we cannot affirm that the products of mimesis are invested in the panoply of existence."
• "To the south were the Varden and the men of Surda, entrenched behind multiple layers of defense, where they displayed a fine panoply of woven standards, ranks of proud tents, and the picketed horses of King Orrin's cavalry."
• "And you were waking / And day was breaking / A panoply of song / And summer comes to Springville Hill"

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