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
Demonstrations on site will include blacksmithing, crochet, origami and stain glass/mosaics and others.
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Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025
Shop for Local Wares Bedford is home to more than a few shops selling wares created by local artisans, such as jewelry, pottery, leather works, and mosaics, even decoy ducks.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
In Marrakech, La Mamounia, which debuted a makeover on its 100th birthday in 2023, lures guests with design features like colorful mosaics and water fountains galore.
—Rachel Chang, AFAR Media, 10 Oct. 2025
The mosaics of laughter and cocktails of tears.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
The Byzantine mosaics of Ravenna shimmer with centuries of artistic heritage, their intricate patterns catching the Mediterranean light that filters through ancient churches.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Hillsides and fields that were once mosaics of blue phlox, wood poppies and Jack-in-the-pulpits have become swaths of monochrome yellow.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2025
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.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 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
Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025
Shop for Local Wares Bedford is home to more than a few shops selling wares created by local artisans, such as jewelry, pottery, leather works, and mosaics, even decoy ducks.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
In Marrakech, La Mamounia, which debuted a makeover on its 100th birthday in 2023, lures guests with design features like colorful mosaics and water fountains galore.
—Rachel Chang, AFAR Media, 10 Oct. 2025
The mosaics of laughter and cocktails of tears.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
The Byzantine mosaics of Ravenna shimmer with centuries of artistic heritage, their intricate patterns catching the Mediterranean light that filters through ancient churches.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Hillsides and fields that were once mosaics of blue phlox, wood poppies and Jack-in-the-pulpits have become swaths of monochrome yellow.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2025
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.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mosaics
Noun
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Whether gilded onto walls in European estates or woven through tapestries now hanging in museums, this symbol of luxury transmitted a message of nuanced taste and cultural awareness.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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Inspired by the beauty of intricate china, tapestries, and oil paintings, each fragrance comes in a sleek, artful bottle.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Best known for his monumental laminated glass sculptures embedded with layered imagery and paint to create intricate three-dimensional collages, Dustin Yellin’s Werner’s Crater (2025), a collage and acrylic on canvas, unveils a new perspective into his multidisciplinary practice.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Cameron creates oil paintings, embroidery and mixed media collages.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Mosaics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mosaics. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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