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as in curtains
a heavy decorative cloth used especially for wall hangings or window coverings
On the wall was a beautiful hand-woven tapestry that had been handed down for generations.
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as in mosaic
something made up of many different things, people, etc.
In spring and early summer, the garden was a vivid tapestry of colors. All of our experiences, both good and bad, form part of the rich tapestry of our lives.
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Recent Examples of tapestry
The discussion quickly revealed a vivid tapestry of how childfree adults navigate life after hours, with activities ranging from quiet nights streaming favorite shows to workout sessions, team sports, and reconnecting over dinners with friends.
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Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
Here’s how one of the best K-dramas of the year so far tied up its tapestry of Korean modern history, Jeju culture, and one family’s dreams in its emotional conclusion.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 28 Mar. 2025
Ultimately, this presentation shines a light on the invisible fabric that weaves a colorful tapestry of community in Orlando.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
Starting with a Haring print from his ‘Fertility’ series, their collection has since grown into a rich tapestry of cultural narratives.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2025
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Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
Here’s how one of the best K-dramas of the year so far tied up its tapestry of Korean modern history, Jeju culture, and one family’s dreams in its emotional conclusion.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 28 Mar. 2025
Ultimately, this presentation shines a light on the invisible fabric that weaves a colorful tapestry of community in Orlando.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
Starting with a Haring print from his ‘Fertility’ series, their collection has since grown into a rich tapestry of cultural narratives.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tapestry
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Traveling, crafting, hiking, raving/festivals, cooking as a hobby, painting, mosaics, cozy gaming, self help books, attending local events, learning tarot and astrology.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Nona Perrin’s Pacific Beach home is filled with art — paintings, mosaics, sculptures and more.—
Elaine Alfaro,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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At his booth, there's a wall of kids' push bikes in a rainbow of colors, as well as rugged-looking e-bikes.—
Aowen Cao,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
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Our dad’s prayer journals, in his meticulous handwriting and in a rainbow of pen colors, hold each of our names and needs.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The crowd at CinemaCon got its first look at some of the footage from the film on Wednesday during Universal’s presentation, as well as a live performance of a medley of some of the music from the show as performed by a 43-piece orchestra conducted by Rickey Minor.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2025
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Sawtelle Some best dishes off the lengthy menu include the house signature pork rice noodles, Changsha-style spicy tofu, Changsha-style spicy medley, the signature peel-and-eat spicy crawfish and spicy chili beef noodle.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2025
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Baker also leads the orchestra, which sounds grand — although the sound in the arts center’s Pugh Theater often left musicians, lead singers and chorus all at the same level, with actors speaking over all of it at the same time to create a sonic jumble.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
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From an assortment standpoint, data helps massively as well.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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What was wrong with an assortment of kingdoms, fiefdoms, and tribes?—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
7 Apr. 2025
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The commemorative collage of photos also features Luna's love for Disney princesses.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Can a film really be said to take place in 1918 if nearly half its material constitutes a nonfiction collage of twenty-first-century life?—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2025
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Their tech lets clothing companies show off a wide variety of sizes and styles—and for a whole lot cheaper.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Houston, which was devastated by Hurricane Harvey in 2017, bounced back more quickly than expected because its economy was split among a wide variety of industries, including health care, aerospace, shipping, manufacturing and technology.—
Shoshi Parks,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Tapestry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tapestry. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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