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.

Synonyms & Similar 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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mosaic
• rainbow
• medley
• jumble
• assortment
• collage
• variety
• blend
• patchwork
• amalgam
• mélange
• tangle
• accumulation
• potpourri
• mishmash
• pastiche
• combination
• jungle
• hodgepodge
• fusion
• menagerie
• salad
• smorgasbord
• patchwork quilt
• 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
• clutter
• litter
• stew
• scramble
• rummage
• conglomeration
• conglomerate
• welter
• botch
• shuffle
• aggregate
• aggregation
• macédoine
• composite
• odds and ends
• muddle
• compound
• oddments
• olla podrida
• tumble
• admixture
• intermixture
• alloy
• chaos
• catchall
• commixture
• disarray
• mess
• morass
• disorder
• mix-up
• imbroglio
• shambles
• disarrangement
• snarl
• confusion
• dog's breakfast
• knot
• bollix

Examples of tapestry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Their tale, rooted in Durham—a city alive with history and Black excellence—unfolds like a tapestry woven from the rich threads of New Jersey and North Carolina. —Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2024

Due to its sheer physical area, The United States is the perfect breeding ground for whiskey innovation thanks to the tapestry of geology, climates and cultures spread across the country. —Chris Perugini, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024

From iconic street foods to the cutting edge of gastronomy, the culinary landscape of Chicago is a tapestry of the city’s innovative spirit, tumultuous history and industrious immigrant communities. —Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2024

Aurora and the entire metro area are home to a tapestry of non-profit organizations dedicated to assisting those in need, including immigrants, with housing, employment, status adjustment, and access to basics like food and transportation. —Iman Jodeh, The Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2024