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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
Built in 1425 and restored in the 1950s, the castle is furnished with art and tapestries from as early as the 14th century.
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Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
Kente cloths in Ghana’s Asante region; suzani in Central Asia; kilim in Turkey, Iran, and Afghanistan; ikat in Indonesia; the vast tapestries of medieval and Renaissance Europe that still hang resplendent in homes and churches across the continent.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 20 May 2026
The goal was to build a tapestry of challenges that represent 25 years of Survivor.
—Ben Rosenstock, Time, 18 May 2026
By traversing sonic ground across its 10 tracks that transports listeners from the open expanses of Montana to the Mississippi Hill Country, Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen effectively weave a tapestry that knits together a throughline between foundational Americana genres.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
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Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
Kente cloths in Ghana’s Asante region; suzani in Central Asia; kilim in Turkey, Iran, and Afghanistan; ikat in Indonesia; the vast tapestries of medieval and Renaissance Europe that still hang resplendent in homes and churches across the continent.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 20 May 2026
The goal was to build a tapestry of challenges that represent 25 years of Survivor.
—Ben Rosenstock, Time, 18 May 2026
By traversing sonic ground across its 10 tracks that transports listeners from the open expanses of Montana to the Mississippi Hill Country, Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen effectively weave a tapestry that knits together a throughline between foundational Americana genres.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tapestry
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Mahogany floorboards, dark blue curtains, marble bathrooms, and big, big showers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Velvet curtains flank the floor-to-ceiling windows for some earthy contrast, while a long sectional sofa invites you to spend a relaxing night sprawled out in front of the TV.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2026
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Fusaro, for example, created a series of objects—including a bowl, strainer, and trivet—that appear to be made from a mosaic of hyperrealistic pasta pieces, which are cast in bronze.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2026
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The mosaics are on display in the Sixth College Admin Hub’s Catalyst Basement Lobby, accessible from the street-level entrance on Scholars Drive North.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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Pride Month kicks off nationwide with parades from major metros to small towns, blending rainbow celebration with protest roots as LGBTQ+ communities face renewed political attacks on rights and inclusion.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Founder Alexandra Thiltgès drew on her experience in the cosmetics industry to launch the prêt-a-porter line in 2017 in all the colors of the rainbow.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The dish originated at Coconuts Fort Lauderdale, where it’s served with bread to sop up the savory butter medley that settles at the bottom of the bowl.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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So why not really close the circle with an adrenalized medley of both to accompany Colbert’s departure?—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
20 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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Moreover, Frye said customer expectations continue to evolve towards ease of wear and comfort — which the brand has addressed with more casual styling in the assortment, while maintaining its commitment to craftsmanship.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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Sure, in the light of the showroom, the 20-horsepower T could claim a utilitarian charm, its spindly frame topped with an assortment of interchangeable bodies and seating configurations.—
Eric Moskowitz,
The Atlantic,
31 May 2026
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Since the early 1960s, her drawings, watercolors, acrylics, and collages have run like scenic byways along the whooshing turnpike of contemporary art.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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On June 1, the 29-year-old Rhode founder shared a collage on Instagram of three black-and-white photos of herself in a dark cheeky thong bikini.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
2 June 2026
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But as the uptake of telehealth has grown substantially since the start of the covid pandemic, McClain is one of millions of Americans who have used online companies to meet a variety of their medical needs.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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The rooms For a smaller resort, there's a surprising variety among the accommodations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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“Tapestry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tapestry. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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