Learn a Word Daily — Panoply
Today’s word is "Panoply": An impressive or complete collection, array, or display of things.
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Word of the Day · December 22, 2025
Panoply
PAN-uh-plee · noun
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Definition
- An impressive or complete collection, array, or display of things.
- Historically, a full suit of armor; by extension, any full set of equipment or protections.
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Origin & Etymology
From Greek panoplia, originally meaning “full armor” (pan- “all” + hopla “arms, weapons”). The sense broadened to mean any impressive, full-scale array.
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Nuance
Use panoply when you want to stress not just variety, but the sense that everything is on display — a whole spectrum or toolkit.
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Usage
“The festival offered a panoply of colors, sounds, and delicious foods.”
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Fun Fact
You’ll often see panoply in formal writing or speeches to make lists of examples sound more elevated and grand.
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