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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
Multiple character arcs are the backbone of any ensemble drama, but too many of these threads aren’t sufficiently deepened as they’re woven into a larger tapestry.
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Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
These are the people who really have to gauge the marketability of projects and companies, against a very vibrant tapestry of quickly changing business realities.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Niya’s moment in the first scene is one of a dense tapestry Gilroy is creating in the 12-episode arc.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 22 Apr. 2025
As a tapestry mysteriously reflects their family’s history, the couple must confront their values.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 15 Apr. 2025
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Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
These are the people who really have to gauge the marketability of projects and companies, against a very vibrant tapestry of quickly changing business realities.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Niya’s moment in the first scene is one of a dense tapestry Gilroy is creating in the 12-episode arc.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 22 Apr. 2025
As a tapestry mysteriously reflects their family’s history, the couple must confront their values.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tapestry
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The exterior coverings will also be dismantled, and repaired or replaced, while a 43.5-meter-tall interior scaffolding system will support the conservation of mosaics on the interior of the historic building.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Simplify with grays Designer Krista Nye Nicholas introduces curvy mosaics to bring interest without overpowering the rest of the bathroom design.—
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2025
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When the world is deserving of punishment, G‑d sends a rainbow instead.—
Rabbi Moishe Kievman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2025
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The middle school division winner was Lenita Steel, who drew a girl and outer space images; while Sophia Schultz came in second for an entry that included a rainbow, flower and heart.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 May 2025
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Progress and a medley of LLCs registered to its legal address control thousands of homes across Tarrant County, a small yet meaningful chunk of the company’s national single family rental empire.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2025
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Another medley found stars gathering a tribute to Keith Urban, who received the ACM Triple Crown Award.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 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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Baker also leads the orchestra, which sounds grand — although the sound in the arts center’s Pugh Theater often left musicians, lead singers and chorus all at the same level, with actors speaking over all of it at the same time to create a sonic jumble.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
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By 2014, Buffett held a 23.4% stake in the company, now called Graham Holdings, which owns an assortment of properties in the media, health care and automotive industries.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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City council members had an assortment of questions about the sale of the artwork, the university’s junk bond status by Moody’s, and whether the university had a backup plan if the council voted against pitching in with the bond issue.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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The sparkling pop-up features customization stations, a photo booth, giveaways from Cake Monkey Bakery and Hi-Chew, sips from Coca-Cola and a Pinterest collage activation.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2025
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Seashells in My Mother’s Garden and The Giant Boulder Rolling Down, featuring eight large-scale paintings and three intricate collage works on paper, is on view through May 31.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Its adaptable, low-profile design fits into a variety of spaces without the bulk of traditional units.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Health inspectors cited the ramen restaurant due to a variety of food safety violations.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2025
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“Tapestry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tapestry. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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