mosaic

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Recent Examples of mosaic California’s rich mosaic of spawning streams, floodplains and tidal wetlands supported different age classes and migrational timings, making the fish population diverse enough to survive the state’s droughts and other environmental fluctuations. Eric Palkovacs, The Conversation, 26 May 2026 The afternoon had started with ‘Mo 11’ and ‘Robbo 26’ mosaics in the stands. James Pearce, New York Times, 24 May 2026 Between afternoons of swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing, wander the historic center to visit the town's medieval cathedral and see floor mosaics dating back to the 12th century. Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026 Furniture, pets, and the residents themselves infuse the images with both ambiguity and meaning, creating a rich mosaic of city life across ages, backgrounds, and boroughs. The New Yorker, New Yorker, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for mosaic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mosaic
Noun
  • But Head’s true genius—and that of his character—lay in quietly filling in the gaps in every scene, working with his fellow castmates to weave a complete tapestry.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 7 June 2026
  • The makers did two test runs with a replica of identical size and weight to the tapestry, one in a Mercedes truck from Bayeux to London, in a secret February dry run, another in public in April.
    Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • Since the early 1960s, her drawings, watercolors, acrylics, and collages have run like scenic byways along the whooshing turnpike of contemporary art.
    Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
  • On June 1, the 29-year-old Rhode founder shared a collage on Instagram of three black-and-white photos of herself in a dark cheeky thong bikini.
    Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • At 43, Nilles is three decades younger than Lifeson and Lee, with a jazz-fusion background and a gig with Jeff Beck on her resumé.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2026
  • Ke-uH is another restaurant at the resort, serving sushi and Japanese fusion cuisine.
    Katie Riley, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
Noun
  • The decor is a composite of countless tropical vacations and excursions, stitched together into a singular fantasy.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
  • Some are composites assembled from multiple dinosaurs or replica bones to create the illusion of a more complete skeleton.
    Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026

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“Mosaic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mosaic. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

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