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 main sitting area, between the Coquille d’Or bar and the reception area, feels at once Art Deco and Arts & Crafts with its blend of old and modern– carpets with foliage motifs, a mix of travertine and oak, medieval tapestries and vintage Louis XIII-style armchairs.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
The ceiling, outfitted with colorful, cloth tapestries designed to move with the wind, aims to create less friction between indoor and outdoor environments.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Step inside to see the castle’s collection of tapestries, ceramics and paintings made for British royalty or venture outside to admire the nearby gardens and park.
—Kayla Keegan, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
If tapestries bring to mind your cheap college décor, then push that image out of your head.
—Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026
Nuriev collaborated with the organization for a project that incorporated artificial intelligence that breathed new life into 17th-century Royal House tapestries.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Jan. 2026
Liotus and Crampton-Barden decorated the living room with tapestries and 18th- and 19th-century art and furniture.
—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 10 Jan. 2026
The hotel is home to one of the city’s most dazzling art collections, spanning tapestries, oil paintings, sculptures, and antiques, including original works by William Powell Frith, Sir Joshua Reynolds, Thomas Gainsborough, and Jacob Huntsman.
—AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2025
Traveling to the Real Unreal Universe in Grapevine, this family-friendly multiverse captivates guests with lush tapestries and imaginary swamp-suburban realms.
—Malik Peay, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
The ceiling, outfitted with colorful, cloth tapestries designed to move with the wind, aims to create less friction between indoor and outdoor environments.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Step inside to see the castle’s collection of tapestries, ceramics and paintings made for British royalty or venture outside to admire the nearby gardens and park.
—Kayla Keegan, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
If tapestries bring to mind your cheap college décor, then push that image out of your head.
—Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026
Nuriev collaborated with the organization for a project that incorporated artificial intelligence that breathed new life into 17th-century Royal House tapestries.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Jan. 2026
Liotus and Crampton-Barden decorated the living room with tapestries and 18th- and 19th-century art and furniture.
—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 10 Jan. 2026
The hotel is home to one of the city’s most dazzling art collections, spanning tapestries, oil paintings, sculptures, and antiques, including original works by William Powell Frith, Sir Joshua Reynolds, Thomas Gainsborough, and Jacob Huntsman.
—AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2025
Traveling to the Real Unreal Universe in Grapevine, this family-friendly multiverse captivates guests with lush tapestries and imaginary swamp-suburban realms.
—Malik Peay, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tapestries
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The town’s colorful buildings feature bow windows, loggias, colorful mosaics, and delicate rosettes in a delightful Belle Époque style.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
15 Feb. 2026
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Ancient mosaics have been restored into laughable deformities of their previous selves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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Some of his other previous installations across the globe have stretched hundreds of feet long, mimicking natural shapes and colors inspired by butterfly wings, ocean waves, rainbows, tree canopies and abstract shapes.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2026
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Shaped like ice cream cones, presents, rainbows, and balloons, these butter cookies taste like birthday cake with festive rainbow sprinkles throughout.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
6 Feb. 2026
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Following the ceremony, invited guests and media will tour the store, explore exclusive product assortments, and capture visuals throughout the flagship space, including dedicated brand and athlete areas.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Its proprietary planner, then, aims to replace the traditionally tedious, labor-intensive methods for aggregating seasonal assortments across brands.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Jan. 2026
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While further details on how the segment will work were not immediately available, awards shows often have multi-artist performances delivered as tight medleys, although eight is a lot.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
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Here, she's seen performing on her variety show, which featured a number of famous guests and her own musical medleys.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Portraits, politically charged tabletop collages and quiet photographs that capture the simple vibrance of daily life are strewn across Regen’s 20,000 square feet of gallery space.—
Steve Appleford,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Across the room, the cutting humor and satirical whimsy of Crystal Denise Gillion’s collages cannot be ignored.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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According to the team, the discovery will help develop banana varieties that are more resistant to Fusarium wilt.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 Feb. 2026
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Sedum, aloe vera, cactus varieties, echeveria, and hens and chicks are popular types of succulents with a range of different shapes, textures, colors, and sizes.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 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
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The result also spotlights conference championships’ awkward fit in the current system, particularly given the fact that conference expansion has led to jumbles atop each league’s standings.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 Dec. 2025
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“Tapestries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tapestries. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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