as in tapestries
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 mosaics
The entire inside of the cathedral is covered in mosaics from Florence, Italy depicting the stations of the cross and the life and ministry of Jesus.
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Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
There, visitors come across soaring mosaics made from tiny golden tiles, murals of horses and sandy indoor quadrangles with palm trees sprouting up under vaulted ceilings.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Beverly Phono Mart on 103rd Street will feature works by artist and owner Chantala Kommanivanh and his brother Von, and Heritage Gallery will feature a wide range of works including paintings, jewelry, mosaics and more.
—Daily Southtown, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
The buildings are brimming with trinkets, ceramics, mosaics and paintings that Epic employees get to help source.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2025
Featuring more than 140 artists with displays of glass, jewelry, mosaics, paintings, photography, pottery, sculpture and more all available for purchase.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
The hotel has mosaics from the baths in its basement and a pool on its rooftop (a rarity for Rome).
—Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Mar. 2025
Highlights include the Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace), which is clad head-to-toe in mirror mosaics; the Diwan-e-Khas, adorned with delicate floral patterns; and the Ganesh Pol, an ornate gateway leading to the royal chambers.
—Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
In addition, Gonzalez and her team were inspired by the heritage of Printemps — the mosaics, the stained glass, the patterns, the original art.
—David Moin, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
There, visitors come across soaring mosaics made from tiny golden tiles, murals of horses and sandy indoor quadrangles with palm trees sprouting up under vaulted ceilings.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Beverly Phono Mart on 103rd Street will feature works by artist and owner Chantala Kommanivanh and his brother Von, and Heritage Gallery will feature a wide range of works including paintings, jewelry, mosaics and more.
—Daily Southtown, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
The buildings are brimming with trinkets, ceramics, mosaics and paintings that Epic employees get to help source.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2025
Featuring more than 140 artists with displays of glass, jewelry, mosaics, paintings, photography, pottery, sculpture and more all available for purchase.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
The hotel has mosaics from the baths in its basement and a pool on its rooftop (a rarity for Rome).
—Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Mar. 2025
Highlights include the Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace), which is clad head-to-toe in mirror mosaics; the Diwan-e-Khas, adorned with delicate floral patterns; and the Ganesh Pol, an ornate gateway leading to the royal chambers.
—Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
In addition, Gonzalez and her team were inspired by the heritage of Printemps — the mosaics, the stained glass, the patterns, the original art.
—David Moin, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mosaics
Noun
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Don’t miss his wife Claire Vasarely’s exhibition, A Life in Color, where her Bauhaus-meets-surreal-op-art-style tapestries will leave you daydreaming.—
Manali Doshi,
AFAR Media,
11 Aug. 2025
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The area features Indian tapestries and African masks plus a pair of cushy sofas that sit opposite Welsh chairs.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
11 Aug. 2025
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Wu hasn’t worked with his source material in a literal way; rather, Rauschenberg’s collages have informed his approach to the collection, which is built around classic American style.—
Vogue Runway,
Vogue,
4 Sep. 2025
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The exhibition opens with his first images and collages dating back to the end of the ’60s, ranging from the portraits of the photographer’s longtime friend, life companion and muse Patti Smith to bodybuilder Lisa Lyon and Truman Capote, Richard Gere, Annie Leibovitz and Yoko Ono, among others.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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