mosaic

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Recent Examples of mosaic The interior swims in faded blues, mint greens and powdery neutrals with neoclassical moldings, offset by black lacquer, frosted glass, mosaics and polished metal. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 Artisans filled the 188,368-square-foot courtyard with a marble mosaic depicting gigantic native blooms alongside irises, tulips, lilies and roses. — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026 On the façade of the basilica in Lourdes, banners were placed over controversial mosaics ahead of Leo’s visit. — Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026 All this unfolded at a time of relative global peace, so the special interest decision-making model amplified the entrenchment of these companies and created a mosaic of military platforms and systems. — Dan Driscoll, Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mosaic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mosaic
Noun
  • Present-day designer Philippe Starck is credited with the modern update of the hotel’s aesthetic and his daughter Ara painted a large ceiling tapestry for the restaurant.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Those experiences became part of the larger tapestry of his artistic identity, connecting him to the traditions of Southern hip-hop while still allowing space for his own creative vision.
    — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • So are three mural-sized collages that reflect his ongoing investigations into the legacies of colonialism.
    — Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The first gallery presents Krasner’s collage works from the mid 1950s, when Pollock was at an artistic impasse and spiraling out of control.
    — John Yau, ARTnews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

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“Mosaic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mosaic. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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