as in mosaics
something made up of many different things, people, etc.
In spring and early summer, the garden was a vivid tapestry of colors. All of our experiences, both good and bad, form part of the rich tapestry of our lives.
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Recent Examples of tapestries
Her studio now employs six artisans who turn fabric offcuts from garment factories, batik workshops and bridal ateliers into one-of-a-kind tapestries and architectural panels.
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Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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
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
Abundant candlesticks, stone accents, iron or wooden chandeliers, and dramatic tapestries will channel this mystifying decorating theme.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Her work was made up of a series of drawings and tapestries presented in wooden frames.
—Lucy Handley, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2024
That department includes almost 22,000 pieces, of which 8,000 — including furniture, objects, tapestries and paintings, from royal collections and royal manufacturers — are on display, due to the works’ fragility.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
The seven stunning tapestries, each about the size of a Muni bus, depict scenes from the end of the battle, which occurred almost exactly 500 years ago.
—Claire Reilly, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
To view the collection of tapestries is to be transported to that harshly beautiful environment.
—Alicia Ault, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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
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
Abundant candlesticks, stone accents, iron or wooden chandeliers, and dramatic tapestries will channel this mystifying decorating theme.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Her work was made up of a series of drawings and tapestries presented in wooden frames.
—Lucy Handley, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2024
That department includes almost 22,000 pieces, of which 8,000 — including furniture, objects, tapestries and paintings, from royal collections and royal manufacturers — are on display, due to the works’ fragility.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
The seven stunning tapestries, each about the size of a Muni bus, depict scenes from the end of the battle, which occurred almost exactly 500 years ago.
—Claire Reilly, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
To view the collection of tapestries is to be transported to that harshly beautiful environment.
—Alicia Ault, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tapestries
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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In Shasta County, near the geographic top of California, McArthur-Burney State Park is known for its picturesque waterfalls, with rainbows rising through the mist when the sun shines just right.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Across the state, many different styles of pavement art are affected – not just rainbows, but also designs nodding to racial equality, police, and a university.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
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Our role as a retailer is to translate these shifts into experiences and assortments that resonate with how our customers live, work and express themselves.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Fiddelke faces significant challenges—revamping product assortments, enhancing stores, and upgrading technology to compete against Amazon, Walmart, and Costco.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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A lot of those songs wind up in the polka medleys.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
13 Aug. 2025
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Over the years, the telecast has become a predictable parade of tributes, medleys, and artist showcases, all sandwiched between award presentations that seem to please no one but the person who wins them—and even then, that’s not guaranteed.—
Anna Gaca,
Pitchfork,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In an attachment, Morine included photos of the collages, which mostly consisted of photos of pop stars, including one of Lady Gaga performing with fake blood.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
9 Sep. 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
Noun
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There are many different varieties of ramen across Japan, and Sanno ramen is characterized by its blend of soy sauce, pork, and chicken.—
Kim Kay,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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The classic lomo saltado dish comes in two varieties at Paititi.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Tapestries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tapestries. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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