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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
Its famous Getty suite still has the original furniture and Gobelin tapestries brought in by its first owner — J. Paul Getty — who was a great collector of rare vintage furniture.
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Miles Socha, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
The system may be trying to erase the history of who comprises the rich tapestry of we the American people.
—Karida L. Brown, Essence, 21 May 2025
These exhibitions offer a rich tapestry of artistic experiences, from classical masterpieces to conceptual art via flowers, neons, installations, ceramics and even balloons.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Although the freedom of using inexpensive digital video had inspired the project, Jia mixes and matches media throughout Caught by the Tides, leading to a tapestry of cinematic textures that begins to border on the abstract.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 17 May 2025
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Miles Socha, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
The system may be trying to erase the history of who comprises the rich tapestry of we the American people.
—Karida L. Brown, Essence, 21 May 2025
These exhibitions offer a rich tapestry of artistic experiences, from classical masterpieces to conceptual art via flowers, neons, installations, ceramics and even balloons.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Although the freedom of using inexpensive digital video had inspired the project, Jia mixes and matches media throughout Caught by the Tides, leading to a tapestry of cinematic textures that begins to border on the abstract.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tapestry
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Johnson makes paintings and mosaics on square white tiles—often incorporating the material of one of Johnson’s favorite motifs, shea butter, the hearty soul food of moisturizing agents.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
30 May 2025
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Originally conjured as a private estate for well-to-do families, Park Güell’s greenery, tile mosaics and famous viaducts are now enjoyed by millions of locals and visitors each year.—
Jennifer Fernández Solano,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Last year’s freedom summer declaration came about after the state overruled a practice in Tampa of deploying rainbow lighting during Pride Month.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2025
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That set up one of the greatest moments in program history: a 41-yard rainbow toss on second-and-26 from Tagovailoa to future Heisman winner DeVonta Smith to win Saban’s fifth national title at Alabama. 10.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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But at the foot of the stage, the artists, including Ms. Sherald and Jordan Casteel, sang along with the group’s three-song medley, word for word.—
Sandra E. Garcia,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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With strong performances in breaststroke and a solid foundation in freestyle and butterfly, the medley seemed like a better fit at the time, and the change worked.—
Casey Murphy,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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In jumbles of old stones that, to me, are barely legible as the remains of buildings, Cocon López could see the entire timeline of old Aké and how later people interacted with and repurposed what came before.—
Lizzie Wade,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 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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And yet, even with all of the traditional evening wear in the mix, this year’s assortment of fashions still felt entirely modern—and at times, quite unexpected too.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
25 May 2025
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This process involves selecting a base hat and embellishing it with various elements like faux flowers, crinoline, and an assortment of feathers, resulting in an elaborate and unique creation perfect for prestigious occasions.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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Other approaches include showing a collage of identities or reflecting diversity across the persona set.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Its concerns, ironically, feel far too logistical for a figure whose cold calculations disguised a more vivid and monstrously human collage.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
20 May 2025
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The selection covers a rich variety of narrative and aesthetic approaches, with a presence of comedies, genre and science fiction approaches, documentaries, and classic fiction works.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
3 June 2025
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Amazon has the best Apple Watch discounts right now at 18% off across a variety of colors and styles.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
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“Tapestry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tapestry. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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