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
Shop for Local Wares Bedford is home to more than a few shops selling wares created by local artisans, such as jewelry, pottery, leather works, and mosaics, even decoy ducks.
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Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
At the entrance to the town, a Byzantine-style shrine greets visitors, its mosaic depicting a gold-haloed Christ holding a cross in one hand and extending the other.
—Elena Clavarino, Air Mail, 11 Oct. 2025
In Marrakech, La Mamounia, which debuted a makeover on its 100th birthday in 2023, lures guests with design features like colorful mosaics and water fountains galore.
—Rachel Chang, AFAR Media, 10 Oct. 2025
In this way, thousands of bears coexist in a mosaic of forests, mountains, highways, farms, cities, and residential complexes.
—Ganesh Marín, The Dial, 7 Oct. 2025
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Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
At the entrance to the town, a Byzantine-style shrine greets visitors, its mosaic depicting a gold-haloed Christ holding a cross in one hand and extending the other.
—Elena Clavarino, Air Mail, 11 Oct. 2025
In Marrakech, La Mamounia, which debuted a makeover on its 100th birthday in 2023, lures guests with design features like colorful mosaics and water fountains galore.
—Rachel Chang, AFAR Media, 10 Oct. 2025
In this way, thousands of bears coexist in a mosaic of forests, mountains, highways, farms, cities, and residential complexes.
—Ganesh Marín, The Dial, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mosaic
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Directly in front of it stands a memorial to Dwight Eisenhower, which includes a metal tapestry of the Normandy cliffs, where Eisenhower oversaw troops on D Day.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Intricate and colorful wallpaper, custom millwork in the kitchen, a drop down projector screen, a vintage glass chandelier and even a 17th Century French tapestry are now featured throughout the home.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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The two made their relationship Instagram official in April when Williams shared a collage of photos of Tatum on her Instagram Stories for his 45th birthday.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Allen praised Keaton’s multifaceted talents beyond acting, noting her work as a writer, photographer, collage artist, home decorator, and director.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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The duo earned eight perfect scores throughout the competition, culminating in a fusion of the cha-cha and Argentine tango for their final dance.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Chef Anthony Lamas is a multi-time James Beard Award semifinalist known for his Latin-Southern fusion cuisine.—
Kathryn Gregory,
Louisville Courier Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
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By constructing the e-MG robot from a soft polymer composite incorporating nanocrystalline conductors, it can be manipulated remotely by electric fields with a high level of control and body morphing.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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The homes will be decked out in cross-laminated timber, marine-grade stainless steel, glass, and advanced composites.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Mosaic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mosaic. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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