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
• accumulation
• potpourri
• mishmash
• pastiche
• combination
• jungle
• hodgepodge
• fusion
• menagerie
• salad
• smorgasbord
• patchwork quilt
• 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
• clutter
• litter
• stew
• scramble
• rummage
• conglomeration
• conglomerate
• welter
• botch
• shuffle
• aggregate
• aggregation
• macédoine
• composite
• odds and ends
• muddle
• compound
• oddments
• olla podrida
• tumble
• admixture
• intermixture
• alloy
• chaos
• catchall
• commixture
• disarray
• mess
• morass
• disorder
• mix-up
• imbroglio
• shambles
• disarrangement
• snarl
• confusion
• dog's breakfast
• knot
• bollix

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tapestry

The first batch of tickets has already sold out, making One Aldwych the place to stay for culture enthusiasts looking to experience the tapestry. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

The advances of balloon aeronauts who required reams of silk had made large-scale rolls of fabric available to textile artists, making wallpaper cheaper than custom tapestries or murals for the parlor. — Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026

Taking notes from traditional tapestry florals, but this time with a more modern, asymmetrical design, the Lisse wool rug carries an air of sophistication. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 July 2026

One that unfurls itself, revealing the expertly—and meticulously—weaved pieces of its rich tapestry, to all those lucky enough to spend a few days in its company. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

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