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

Their story is drawn from Alberto Conejero’s play La Piedra Oscura, which in turn was inspired by Federico García Lorca’s unfinished work, La Bola Negra — which is itself also dramatized as part of Los Javis’ imaginative tapestry. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026

The Kennedy Center has long been home to hundreds of unique works of art and antiquities, including sculptures and tapestries, donated or loaned by individual benefactors and other countries, CNN notes. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

As nature trades its summer greens for a rich tapestry of amber, rust, burgundy, and gold, our wardrobes are following suit—and with all manner of vibrant, textured, statement-making accessories piled on top. — Ciarra Lorren Zatorski, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2026

Lee’s investigation takes him to 4H fairs and on horseback rides, and acquaints him with a rich tapestry of strong personalities. — Alison Herman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

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