1
: the action or work of one who tiles
2
a
: tiles
b
: a surface of tiles
3
: tessellation sense 1b
also
: a generalization of this to fill Euclidean space of three or higher dimensions using geometric objects of the same dimension as the space filled
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From the sparkling blue and gold accents to the contrasting geometric tiling, a whimsical stay awaits.
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025
Picture Grandma's wallpaper and light fixtures alongside abstract art and sleek tiling.
—Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
The primary bath echoes with five-star hotel vibes, where brass and dark tiling frame a glass steam shower.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
For basic manual adjustments, there are several features supported including zoom, person tiling and others.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025
Picture Grandma's wallpaper and light fixtures alongside abstract art and sleek tiling.
—Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
The primary bath echoes with five-star hotel vibes, where brass and dark tiling frame a glass steam shower.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
For basic manual adjustments, there are several features supported including zoom, person tiling and others.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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“Tiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tiling. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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