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
Abundant candlesticks, stone accents, iron or wooden chandeliers, and dramatic tapestries will channel this mystifying decorating theme.
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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
One of her first tapestries showcasing her new direction was The Natural, completed in 1994.
—Alicia Ault, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
The lobby was blessedly cool and regal, with massive Murano glass chandeliers, tapestries, and inlaid marble flooring.
—Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
The interiors are complete with terracotta floors, Tuscan antiques, four-posters in the rooms, and stylish tapestries across the furnishings.
—Lucrezia Worthington, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2024
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
One of her first tapestries showcasing her new direction was The Natural, completed in 1994.
—Alicia Ault, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
The lobby was blessedly cool and regal, with massive Murano glass chandeliers, tapestries, and inlaid marble flooring.
—Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
The interiors are complete with terracotta floors, Tuscan antiques, four-posters in the rooms, and stylish tapestries across the furnishings.
—Lucrezia Worthington, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tapestries
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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
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Ancient mosaics even turn up in the basements of restaurants like Pancrazio in the old Pompey’s Theater, near where Julius Caesar was stabbed, while the walls of some bars in Testaccio have glass windows to reveal layers of broken clay amphorae discarded in antiquity.—
Tony Perrottet,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Mar. 2025
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First, Kim talks about the building blocks of a great life which are not all rainbows and unicorns.—
Kimberly Harms,
USA TODAY,
28 Dec. 2024
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There are no rainbows without rain.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
27 Dec. 2024
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Brands like Lululemon and Levi’s consistently outperform larger retailers in shopper satisfaction, despite their narrower assortments.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
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The company helps speed up product development and design conceptualization as internal teams collaborate more efficiently to visualize, iterate and test marketing campaigns, product assortments and merchandising assets like lookbooks and ecommerce content.—
Sharon Edelson,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 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
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More than 25 Motown gems and other songs will be performed via a tuneful array of solos, duets and group medleys.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
10 Dec. 2024
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Through surreal collages, abstract dreamscapes, and hauntingly beautiful animals, EMA paints a picture of humanity’s past, present, and future in the midst of challenges and changes.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
31 Dec. 2024
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Those span a number of mediums, including collages, sculptures and more paintings.—
Andrea Michelson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Dec. 2024
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Currently, 212 breeds and varieties are recognized by the American Kennel Club which are divided into seven groups (sporting, hound, working, terrier, toy, non-sporting, herding).—
Jalen Williams,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
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Stocked with gems of all varieties, from acclaimed shops to giant warehouses filled with architectural salvage, there is something for every interior style and budget.—
Samantha Rees,
Vogue,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Tapestries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tapestries. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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