panoply

In a sentence.

1. 01

   The market offered a panoply of spices, fabrics, and sounds.

2. 02

   The stage lights revealed a panoply of painted masks.

Where it came from.

Panoply was borrowed from Ancient Greek panoplía, a complete suit of armor. Its sense expanded from a full outfit to an impressive display.

Why it’s interesting.

The word once dressed a warrior from head to toe; now it can dress a whole scene in variety.