as in tapestry
something made up of a variety of different things, people, etc.
Immigrants from all corners of the globe have contributed to the city's complex cultural mosaic.
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Recent Examples of mosaic
His candidacy fits into a larger mosaic because there are 34 Democrats in the 120-member House.
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Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Moving through rooftop coops, city streets, and a mosaic of New York voices, the film invites us to reconsider the pigeon, soften our gaze, and recognize that coexistence is an act of choice.
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Peter White,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
Alessia Contino, archaeologist with the Special Superintendency of Rome, which surveyed the villa, said the findings range from lavish mosaics to intricate marble work.
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Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
With a mosaic of screens paneling the walls of the bar, soccer fans were treated to a live broadcast of matches.
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Sari Kamin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 June 2026
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Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Moving through rooftop coops, city streets, and a mosaic of New York voices, the film invites us to reconsider the pigeon, soften our gaze, and recognize that coexistence is an act of choice.
—
Peter White,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
Alessia Contino, archaeologist with the Special Superintendency of Rome, which surveyed the villa, said the findings range from lavish mosaics to intricate marble work.
—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
With a mosaic of screens paneling the walls of the bar, soccer fans were treated to a live broadcast of matches.
—
Sari Kamin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for mosaic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mosaic
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Use rugs as wall tapestries or layer them over carpets or other rugs.
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Route 66 is a paved Norman Rockwell – a two-lane thread where the progress of the East meets the traditions of the West, and became part of our national tapestry.
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General interest in collage, crafting and pottery is also rising.
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The posts all linked to an official press release on the restaurant's website, which included a lengthy artist's statement that detailed how the large, rectangular collage came together.
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To address these resource constraints, the joint venture will deliver full lifecycle support for fusion fuels.
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General Atomics has received tax-credit funding from the state of California to design and develop a new facility in San Diego to test a key fusion reactor component that will allow the reactor to create its own fuel while generating power.
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This happens because the different layers in the composite are designed with varying properties.
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The seemingly simple soccer cleat has progressed from a chunky leather work boot worn in factories to a marvel of modern engineering made with advanced synthetic materials and composites.
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“Mosaic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mosaic. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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