Synonyms of tapestry

tapestry

noun

1

as in curtains

a heavy decorative cloth used especially for wall hangings or window coverings

On the wall was a beautiful hand-woven tapestry that had been handed down for generations.

Related Words

• curtains
• drapes
• hanging(s)
• window shade
• drapery
• shade

2

as in mosaic

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.

Related Words

• mosaic
• rainbow
• medley
• jumble
• assortment
• collage
• variety
• blend
• patchwork
• amalgam
• mélange
• tangle
• potpourri
• accumulation
• mishmash
• pastiche
• combination
• jungle
• hodgepodge
• menagerie
• salad
• smorgasbord
• patchwork quilt
• fusion
• montage
• hash
• gumbo
• hotchpotch
• notions
• ragbag
• farrago
• mixed bag
• gallimaufry
• agglomeration
• miscellany
• alphabet soup
• ragout
• crazy quilt
• motley
• detritus
• omnium-gatherum
• grab bag
• miscellanea
• agglomerate
• sundries
• salmagundi
• olio
• jambalaya
• litter
• clutter
• scramble
• rummage
• stew
• conglomeration
• conglomerate
• welter
• botch
• aggregate
• shuffle
• aggregation
• macédoine
• composite
• odds and ends
• muddle
• compound
• oddments
• olla podrida
• tumble
• admixture
• intermixture
• alloy
• catchall
• chaos
• commixture
• disarray
• morass
• mess
• disorder
• mix-up
• imbroglio
• shambles
• disarrangement
• snarl
• confusion
• dog's breakfast
• knot
• bollix

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tapestry

Rhaenyra picks up the tapestry and sees, in the last panel completed, her sister falling to her death from the turret window. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

The first batch of tickets has already sold out, making One Aldwych the place to stay for culture enthusiasts looking to experience the tapestry. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

The advances of balloon aeronauts who required reams of silk had made large-scale rolls of fabric available to textile artists, making wallpaper cheaper than custom tapestries or murals for the parlor. — Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026

One that unfurls itself, revealing the expertly—and meticulously—weaved pieces of its rich tapestry, to all those lucky enough to spend a few days in its company. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

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