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
Examples of tapestry in a Sentence
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Yes, the woman who marries a man who has been married before, or has had relations with numerous women before, cannot help but think of herself as a figure in a kind of tapestry, rather than a heroine unique in herself.
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Deborah Treisman, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
The translucent quality of the tapestry evokes a window, a portal, or a gestational period.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2024
Food that’s cheap, plentiful and capable of feeding large numbers of people is part of the tapestry of a community.
—Emiene Wright, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2024
The destination’s popularity is no shocker, really—Ciudad de México (CDMX) is one of the world’s greatest epicenters of culture, with architectural masterpieces, innovative cuisine, and a lively art scene that all contribute to the tapestry of the capital’s rich history.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2024
Each individual who walks through their doors becomes a part of this rich tapestry, contributing their own unique thread to the vibrant narrative that Capilclinic has been crafting for years.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
Here, 61 maximalist rooms and suites dazzle with velvet headboards, ornate tapestries, and objets d’art.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
Florida’s hidden treasures beckon, promising a diverse tapestry of experiences for those willing to venture beyond the conventional.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
The rain had stopped, and a brisk wind was dispersing the clouds that lingered around the San Francisco Peaks, pulling back the curtain on a vast, winking tapestry — pinpoints of light in an inky black sky.
—Leslie Camhi, Travel + Leisure, 30 Mar. 2024
Deborah Treisman, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
The translucent quality of the tapestry evokes a window, a portal, or a gestational period.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2024
Food that’s cheap, plentiful and capable of feeding large numbers of people is part of the tapestry of a community.
—Emiene Wright, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2024
The destination’s popularity is no shocker, really—Ciudad de México (CDMX) is one of the world’s greatest epicenters of culture, with architectural masterpieces, innovative cuisine, and a lively art scene that all contribute to the tapestry of the capital’s rich history.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2024
Each individual who walks through their doors becomes a part of this rich tapestry, contributing their own unique thread to the vibrant narrative that Capilclinic has been crafting for years.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
Here, 61 maximalist rooms and suites dazzle with velvet headboards, ornate tapestries, and objets d’art.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
Florida’s hidden treasures beckon, promising a diverse tapestry of experiences for those willing to venture beyond the conventional.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
The rain had stopped, and a brisk wind was dispersing the clouds that lingered around the San Francisco Peaks, pulling back the curtain on a vast, winking tapestry — pinpoints of light in an inky black sky.
—Leslie Camhi, Travel + Leisure, 30 Mar. 2024
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“Tapestry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tapestry. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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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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