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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
There was a kaleidoscope-style tapestry tacked on the wall and a pack of Marlboro 27’s on the coffee table.
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Katie Gavin, Time, 8 May 2026
Housed in the historic 1912 Black Mountain Firehouse right down the road, the Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center unpacks the rich tapestry of the area’s people, traditions, and landscapes through exhibits and immersive programs.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Along one wall, swatches of fabric hang in dense, vertical layers—florals brushing against checks, brocades against stripes—forming a kind of working tapestry.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 May 2026
The art industry comprises an incredibly diverse tapestry of experts in all sorts of professions.
—The Editors Of Artnews, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
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Katie Gavin, Time, 8 May 2026
Housed in the historic 1912 Black Mountain Firehouse right down the road, the Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center unpacks the rich tapestry of the area’s people, traditions, and landscapes through exhibits and immersive programs.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Along one wall, swatches of fabric hang in dense, vertical layers—florals brushing against checks, brocades against stripes—forming a kind of working tapestry.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 May 2026
The art industry comprises an incredibly diverse tapestry of experts in all sorts of professions.
—The Editors Of Artnews, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tapestry
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But the memory that will stay with me the longest is waking up, drawing back the curtains, and seeing two majestic giraffes amble right past the window.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
11 May 2026
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Stein suggests replacing towels, shower curtains, shower liners, and bath mats before exiting the room.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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The focal point of the property is a pool lined with a mosaic of emerald tiles; the lush lawns that surround it are planted with banana palms.—
Rebecca Rose,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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In the Italian capital, Bulgari restored the Spanish Steps, the polychrome floor mosaics of the Baths of Caracalla and the marbles of the Torlonia Collection.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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Hawaii brought a taste of the rainbow on Saturday to the Pauley Pavilion.—
Jordan Puente,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Coley Sohn and Linda Bagley-Sohn, represented by the American Civil Liberties Union, say the city censored their protest against the city painting over its rainbow crosswalks.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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And the team's beloved mascot, Ellie the Elephant, paid tribute to Whitney Houston during a halftime show that included a medley of song, dance and and other hijinx that the elephant has gone viral for.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Each blend is designed and labeled to meet a specific need by blending a medley of vitamins.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 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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On the plus side, the Rays have a versatile assortment of relievers who can provide different arm angles and styles from inning to inning.—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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What is clear, however, is that the aye-aye’s comical assortment of features definitely isn’t incidental.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Create a cheerful canvas collage inspired by artist Robin Anne Cooper.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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His life has come to the reader in bits and pieces, a collage, or, like his poems, a cut up.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the coming weeks, Berkebile, along with his colleague Brian Weinberg, will lead a variety of projects, including building a parking lot and welcome plaza equipped with benches and informational signage about the forest.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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The company started importing goods from Chinese vendors two years ago to make up for a dearth of suppliers in Africa who can deliver a wide variety of large orders at scale with favorable prices, Dufay said.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
8 May 2026
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“Tapestry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tapestry. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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