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
After its excavation, Loriquet took the time to sketch out a detailed illustration of the entire mosaic in his notes.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 Apr. 2026
The ceiling is decorated with representations of Italian coins from the Etruscans to the early 20th century, the floor consists of colorful geometric mosaics, and gazing down on the scene are busts of various iconic Italian figures, from Marco Polo to Alessandro Volta.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
At its centre sat a deep porcelain tub, crowned by a celestial Bvlgari mosaic.
—Vicki Power, TheWeek, 31 Mar. 2026
Our enduring sense of community, in a state where everyone is only separated by one or two degrees, embraces a mosaic of diversity.
—Nancy Wolanski, The Providence Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 Apr. 2026
The ceiling is decorated with representations of Italian coins from the Etruscans to the early 20th century, the floor consists of colorful geometric mosaics, and gazing down on the scene are busts of various iconic Italian figures, from Marco Polo to Alessandro Volta.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
At its centre sat a deep porcelain tub, crowned by a celestial Bvlgari mosaic.
—Vicki Power, TheWeek, 31 Mar. 2026
Our enduring sense of community, in a state where everyone is only separated by one or two degrees, embraces a mosaic of diversity.
—Nancy Wolanski, The Providence Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mosaic
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Experience a high-energy sonic tapestry that has attracted fans around the world.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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This interactive map of the Indian subcontinent is a tapestry of some of the greatest and most celebrated monuments and heritage sites of the Mughal era, offering a glimpse into a rich and consequential chapter in architectural history.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 Apr. 2026
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The collection includes a number of pieces designed by Ralph Lauren and Thom Browne, several of Keaton's original collages, and a copy of the original, untitled script for Annie Hall, which Keaton starred in opposite Woody Allen in 1977.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Taking place online from June 1 to 11, the Chapters of an Edited Life auction comprises over 150 lots, offering up books from Keaton’s library, her own photographs and collages, scripts from movies like Father of the Bride and The Godfather, plus handwritten letters from other Hollywood greats.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
21 Apr. 2026
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From fusion tapas restaurants to a minor league baseball team, Dunedin has plenty of delightful tricks up its sleeve.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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As their interior temperatures rise, proton-deuterium fusion begins.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Apr. 2026
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Diamond-copper composite Researchers at the Ningbo Institute of Industrial Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) developed a diamond-copper composite material and deployed it on an AI computing node in Zhengzhou, Henan province.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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Instead, all three major indexes — the S&P 500, Nasdaq composite and Dow Jones industrial average — erased their declines and closed higher yesterday.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Mosaic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mosaic. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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