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
Their livers have become genetic mosaics.
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Jerome Groopman, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
But mosaics, made of glass and gold, are more eternal.
—Chris Livesay, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
The ceiling is decorated with representations of Italian coins from the Etruscans to the early 20th century, the floor consists of colorful geometric mosaics, and gazing down on the scene are busts of various iconic Italian figures, from Marco Polo to Alessandro Volta.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
In the videos, glass and masonry crackle underfoot, having fallen from the walls and intricate mosaics above.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 21 Mar. 2026
The archaeologists are supported by on-site conservators currently restoring wall mosaics, paintings, and a rare double-disc sundial originally discovered by the team in 2010.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
Marble mosaics are another classic option for kitchen backsplashes, and for good reason.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
The bells rang across the piazza, echoing over damp pavements, mosaics washed in late afternoon light, an earlier rain mirroring the Doge’s Palace against the marble surface.
—Vic O'Sullivan, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
Those myths were conveyed through performance, sung in the great halls of the elite, recited at festivals all across the ancient world, staged at the theatre to large audiences, and displayed on wall paintings, mosaics, vases, and sculptures that adorned both sacred sanctuaries and city-states.
—Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
Jerome Groopman, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
But mosaics, made of glass and gold, are more eternal.
—Chris Livesay, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
The ceiling is decorated with representations of Italian coins from the Etruscans to the early 20th century, the floor consists of colorful geometric mosaics, and gazing down on the scene are busts of various iconic Italian figures, from Marco Polo to Alessandro Volta.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
In the videos, glass and masonry crackle underfoot, having fallen from the walls and intricate mosaics above.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 21 Mar. 2026
The archaeologists are supported by on-site conservators currently restoring wall mosaics, paintings, and a rare double-disc sundial originally discovered by the team in 2010.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
Marble mosaics are another classic option for kitchen backsplashes, and for good reason.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
The bells rang across the piazza, echoing over damp pavements, mosaics washed in late afternoon light, an earlier rain mirroring the Doge’s Palace against the marble surface.
—Vic O'Sullivan, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
Those myths were conveyed through performance, sung in the great halls of the elite, recited at festivals all across the ancient world, staged at the theatre to large audiences, and displayed on wall paintings, mosaics, vases, and sculptures that adorned both sacred sanctuaries and city-states.
—Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mosaics
Noun
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Brudnizki translates that spirit into baroque details, floral frescoes, and beds with Aubusson-style tapestries that double as canopies across 61 rooms and suites.—
Lindsey Tramuta,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2026
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The roots of the quaint hotel—once home to a cardinal—are reflected in the guest rooms’ tapestries, oak floors, and Carrara-marble bathrooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This section features collages, handwritten notes, and paintings that explore themes of adolescence, vulnerability, and alienation through childlike figures.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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A lot of great artists not known for their collages made collages.—
Laura Brown,
Artforum,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Mosaics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mosaics. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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