tapestry
noun
tap·es·try
ˈta-pə-strē 
plural tapestries
1
a
: a heavy handwoven reversible textile used for hangings, curtains, and upholstery and characterized by complicated pictorial designs
b
: a nonreversible imitation of tapestry used chiefly for upholstery
c
: embroidery on canvas resembling woven tapestry
needlepoint tapestry
2
: something resembling tapestry (as in complexity or richness of design)
nature's rich tapestry
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The museum's very name beautifully encapsulates its noble mission of bridging the rich tapestry of Bali's past, its vibrant present and the promising horizons of its future.
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Roger Sands, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Bead by bead, maskers take months crafting intricate tapestries, rich in symbolism and allegory, before constructing them into ceremonial garments ready for war.
—Harriet Shepherd, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025
France’s public display of the tapestry is slated to close to the public for two years for conservation beginning on August 31, 2025.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Our restaurant has always been a welcoming space for everyone, celebrating the rich tapestry of Filipino culture while embracing the diversity of our broader community.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Roger Sands, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Bead by bead, maskers take months crafting intricate tapestries, rich in symbolism and allegory, before constructing them into ceremonial garments ready for war.
—Harriet Shepherd, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025
France’s public display of the tapestry is slated to close to the public for two years for conservation beginning on August 31, 2025.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Our restaurant has always been a welcoming space for everyone, celebrating the rich tapestry of Filipino culture while embracing the diversity of our broader community.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Tapestry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tapestry. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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tapestry
noun
tap·es·try
ˈtap-ə-strē
plural tapestries
: a heavy cloth that has designs or pictures woven into it and is used especially as a wall hanging
tapestried
adjective
-strēd
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