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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
These are kinetic and kaleidoscopic songs seamlessly woven together like a tapestry that keeps changing color.
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Allaire Nuss, EW.com, 13 July 2025
From here, grand rooms melt one into the next with antique tapestries and priceless art adorning the walls.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
Perfectly positioned within walking distance of landmarks like the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum, the hotel immerses guests in the rich cultural tapestry of the city while offering a restorative escape.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Today, the history of stars, the heavens and astrology is still a tightly woven and colorful tapestry.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
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Allaire Nuss, EW.com, 13 July 2025
From here, grand rooms melt one into the next with antique tapestries and priceless art adorning the walls.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
Perfectly positioned within walking distance of landmarks like the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum, the hotel immerses guests in the rich cultural tapestry of the city while offering a restorative escape.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Today, the history of stars, the heavens and astrology is still a tightly woven and colorful tapestry.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tapestry
Noun
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The starting point was the original floor on the ground level, a mosaic of blue, red, green, and yellow tiles.—
Patricia Villalobos,
Architectural Digest,
26 July 2025
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Display rows of collected seashells on a blank canvas for a minimalist yet chic look, use shells to create intricate mosaics, and fill up shadowboxes to showcase your meaningful beach finds.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 July 2025
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In the late 1800s, nonnative trout–rainbows, browns, and brookies—were introduced throughout Colorado’s rivers and lakes during the metal and mining boom, for food and sport, often in areas that once provided habitat for native cutthroat populations.—
Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
22 July 2025
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But playing with James, considered the best player in the NBA during the prime of his career, wasn’t always rainbows and butterflies.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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Orange Bliss: Bursting with a medley of orange flavors, complemented by smooth vanilla and marmalade-like notes from Amarillo hops.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
18 July 2025
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The release of the Cryptopsy medley is the latest addition to a month of ups and downs for Strings, who on Wednesday (July 16) received multiple nominations for the 2025 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards – including entertainer and album of the year.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
17 July 2025
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In jumbles of old stones that, to me, are barely legible as the remains of buildings, Cocon López could see the entire timeline of old Aké and how later people interacted with and repurposed what came before.—
Lizzie Wade,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2025
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Margin pressure, brand confusion and an inability to localize assortment finally led the American parent to divest its last 15% stake in March 2025, marking a full exit from Japan.—
Rebecca Takada,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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One of the most beloved aspects of the festival, the annual assortment of tricks and treats is a feast for the genre-devoted and generally curious alike.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
24 July 2025
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Photo collages in the waiting room show hundreds of patients, from infants to young adults.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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This collage shows Shi'a Muslim cleric Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi (left) and President Donald Trump.—
Brendan Cole
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Ford is counting on offering a variety of powertrain choices such as extended range electric vehicles, partial zero emissions vehicles and a full range of hybrids across its lineup, to win over consumers, according to Farley.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The league is as popular as it’s ever been, setting a variety of viewership and attendance records in the past year.—
Aaron Tolentino,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Tapestry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tapestry. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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