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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.
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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.
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Recent Examples of tapestry
Marie Watt and Nick Cave’s scintillating bead-and-tin-jingle tapestry seems to dance along a lobby wall; Lava Thomas’s hot-pink tambourines dangle from the ceiling.
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Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
But Head’s true genius—and that of his character—lay in quietly filling in the gaps in every scene, working with his fellow castmates to weave a complete tapestry.
—ArsTechnica, 7 June 2026
The makers did two test runs with a replica of identical size and weight to the tapestry, one in a Mercedes truck from Bayeux to London, in a secret February dry run, another in public in April.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 4 June 2026
The tapestry is a re-interpretation of a design called 'Blossom' by Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman from 1972.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
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Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
But Head’s true genius—and that of his character—lay in quietly filling in the gaps in every scene, working with his fellow castmates to weave a complete tapestry.
—ArsTechnica, 7 June 2026
The makers did two test runs with a replica of identical size and weight to the tapestry, one in a Mercedes truck from Bayeux to London, in a secret February dry run, another in public in April.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 4 June 2026
The tapestry is a re-interpretation of a design called 'Blossom' by Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman from 1972.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tapestry
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For centuries, the Aurora Borealis has captivated skywatchers with its shimmering curtains of green, red, and purple light.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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Sun elevation adjusts blinds, curtains react to sunrise and sunset, and moisture sensors trigger irrigation on demand.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 June 2026
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While the spot bears little resemblance in theme to its sister concepts, the restaurateurs see Crossroads Cantina as another piece in a mosaic of nearby restaurants — both The Wise Guy and The Rockhill Grille are just down the street.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Dec. 2025
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And that only continues to be true as the Tennessee native’s work has matured, whether in the case of a Manhattan bachelor pad with 1970s swagger and an exhibitionist streak or an Ohio Tudor estate transformed by vibrant murals and mosaics that nod to his clients’ Indian heritage.—
The Editors of AD,
Architectural Digest,
3 Dec. 2025
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From Santos to Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain, Neymar has taken the rainbow flick with him and never been shy about using it.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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On a patch of asphalt that had been colored with chalk to look like a rainbow in honor of Pride, a breakdancer spun for a cheering crowd and an associate who filmed the performance.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Kenny Loggins stopped by The Tonight Show to showcase a medley of his songs on classroom instruments alongside Jimmy Fallon and the Roots.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
11 June 2026
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Plus a white sangria mixed with a medley of berries (Perini Ranch Steakhouse Cocktails again), thanks to resident bartender Chris Morocco.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 June 2026
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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
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Each sister influenced a different section of the assortment, which Quay developed to reflect their individual styles while still reading as one family offering.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
14 June 2026
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Looking ahead Beyond the fidgets that make up the majority of their inventory, Victoria Essie Studio still sells an assortment of earrings and homewares like trinket dishes and coasters.—
Jennifer Liu
Valentina Duarte,
CNBC,
14 June 2026
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The screening was preceded by a live orchestra performance of the show’s score with a collage of images from the show projected onto the walls of the amphitheater to spectacular effect.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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Her approach to sound collage is deeply idiosyncratic, influenced by her concrète forebearers but untethered from the rigidities of conservatory training.—
Levi Dayan,
Pitchfork,
9 June 2026
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That leaves a lot of room for a variety of outcomes, depending on how the additional 12 Republicans vote.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
12 Dec. 2025
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Swift covered a variety of topics while speaking with Colbert, from her Kansas City Chiefs star fiancé Travis Kelce being the love of her life to getting her masters back.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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“Tapestry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tapestry. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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