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 Byzantine mosaics of Ravenna shimmer with centuries of artistic heritage, their intricate patterns catching the Mediterranean light that filters through ancient churches.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mosaics
Noun
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Housing a collection encompassing six decades of Husain’s practice, including paintings, films, tapestries, photographs, poetry, and installations, the museum will be the world’s first and largest devoted to the artist’s work.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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On Wednesday, the Italian carabinieri art squad executed the seizure of 21 pieces of tapestries, drawings and engravings following a judge’s warrant.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
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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