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
The lobby is framed by walls awash in a deep olive green and accented by oil paintings and tapestries depicting the city.
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John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
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
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
Heavy decorative tapestries make a beautiful design statement while absorbing sound, for example.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Flemish tapestries have been a designer go-to of late, like the one hung at the Imperiolis, with fans like Adam Charlap to Celerie Kemble to Pierce and Ward.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2026
The Met has been trying a lot of things to counter the trend, from staging more popular war horses to seeking a collaboration with Saudi Arabia to considering selling its iconic tapestries by Marc Chagall.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Housed inside a domed tent, Sunflower Sound System will feature paneling made from mycelium and decorated with tapestries and original artwork by DJ and artist Josephine Chime.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026
The tapestries were hung in the room in the 1920s at the request of Queen Elizabeth’s grandparents, King George V and Queen Mary.
—Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 7 Mar. 2026
John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
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
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
Heavy decorative tapestries make a beautiful design statement while absorbing sound, for example.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Flemish tapestries have been a designer go-to of late, like the one hung at the Imperiolis, with fans like Adam Charlap to Celerie Kemble to Pierce and Ward.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2026
The Met has been trying a lot of things to counter the trend, from staging more popular war horses to seeking a collaboration with Saudi Arabia to considering selling its iconic tapestries by Marc Chagall.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Housed inside a domed tent, Sunflower Sound System will feature paneling made from mycelium and decorated with tapestries and original artwork by DJ and artist Josephine Chime.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026
The tapestries were hung in the room in the 1920s at the request of Queen Elizabeth’s grandparents, King George V and Queen Mary.
—Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tapestries
Noun
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Their livers have become genetic mosaics.—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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But mosaics, made of glass and gold, are more eternal.—
Chris Livesay,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The belly attachment catches browns, and the aft attachment catches rainbows.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2026
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Each pebble was hand-painted with a design, from flowers and rainbows to logos for Spider-Man and Scottish soccer teams.—
Kyle Melnick,
Washington Post,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Buyers are increasingly hunting for lower price points to round out their assortments.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The company also described merchandising and inventory moves aimed at reenergizing its assortments.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For the elder millennials, the bittersweet spot was the medleys of older Kanye cuts released from 2004 to 2016 (think The College Dropout to The Life of Pablo).—
Adelle Platon,
VIBE.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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This 27-track collection features updated mixes of iconic live performances alongside new remixes and medleys of classic Elvis recordings.—
Bob Mehr,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Many works appear to be collages, but on close inspection turn out to be flat oil on canvas depictions of pop and cultural artifacts.—
Penny E Schwartz,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
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Buckingham also accused her of showing up at the family's homes, taping picture collages of herself and the Fleetwood Mac rocker to the family's mailboxes, and appearing at one of Buckingham's concerts, making threats.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In general, fresh pasta cooks in two to four minutes, while thin varieties such as angel hair cook in one to two minutes.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
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The candy’s original logo had three balloons to represent Airheads' first three flavors — cherry, watermelon and strawberry — but as the company expanded the varieties, it was changed to a balloon mascot, known as Oscar.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Tapestries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tapestries. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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