mosaic

noun

Definition of mosaicnext
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 Experts said the colorful mosaic is the westernmost example ever found at a Roman villa in Britain. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026 The bottom is a swirling mosaic, done by Swiss artist Nicolas Party, a Euro-summer take on the iconic aquatic style of David Hockney. — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026 This current trend is a direct result of the design industry’s desire to banish the bland, boring, and non-committal interior trends of yesteryear in favor of mosaics that feel anything but. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2026 Rupnik had been one of the most celebrated contemporary religious artists in the Catholic Church, designing stylized mosaics that decorate churches and basilicas around the world, including at Lourdes and the Vatican. — ABC News, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mosaic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mosaic
  1. tapestry
  2. collage
  3. fusion
  4. composite
Noun
  • The result is a sensational tapestry of transgressions and secrets that Duke doesn’t see coming.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 31 July 2026
  • Taking notes from traditional tapestry florals, but this time with a more modern, asymmetrical design, the Lisse wool rug carries an air of sophistication.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 July 2026
Definition of tapestry
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  • Workshops focused on crafts, collage, sewing and press-on nails can be found inside the Casselberry Art House along with a DJ booth spinning vinyl records.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The experimental projections, generated from archival Wagner imagery and historical scenes including late former Chancellor Helmut Kohl and the 9/11 attacks, formed a swirling collage that left many spectators puzzled and restless.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of collage
Noun
  • Commercial fusion reactors will run on a mix of two heavy hydrogen isotopes, known as deuterium and tritium.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Hangover Noodles Hangover Noodles is a Southeastern Asian fusion ghost kitchen in East Sacramento, serving customers at The Line on 6415 Elvas Ave.
    — Emma Hall August 5, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of fusion
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  • At the time, the shells were usually made from resin composite or a thicker, more opaque porcelain material than what dentists have access to today.
    — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Its brand includes a leading portfolio of roofing shingles, fiberglass composites and residential doors.
    — Jay Woods, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of composite

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“Mosaic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mosaic. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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