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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
Although Orlando is known to attract big-name artists from Bad Bunny to the Rolling Stones, a closer look at the City Beautiful’s live music scene uncovers a diverse array of local bands and musicians who create a vibrant sonic tapestry.
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Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2025
Telling stories about the diverse tapestry of humanity is what makes art powerful, and representation can be life-saving.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 2 June 2025
The historic Mediterranean-style house is filled with art and antiques (including ancient Roman sculptures, one of the largest collections of Italian furniture in the U.S., and tapestries from the Renaissance).
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
Itineraries by &Beyond let guests revel in the rich tapestry of the landscape and private experiences curated to their specific tastes.
—AFAR Media, 30 May 2025
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Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2025
Telling stories about the diverse tapestry of humanity is what makes art powerful, and representation can be life-saving.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 2 June 2025
The historic Mediterranean-style house is filled with art and antiques (including ancient Roman sculptures, one of the largest collections of Italian furniture in the U.S., and tapestries from the Renaissance).
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
Itineraries by &Beyond let guests revel in the rich tapestry of the landscape and private experiences curated to their specific tastes.
—AFAR Media, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tapestry
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Every centimeter is covered in intricate craftsmanship, from plasterwork to mosaics to fretwork.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 June 2025
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In addition to the pool clad in custom Italian glass mosaics, the property boasts a covered loggia with a groin-vaulted ceiling and a fireplace.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
13 June 2025
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Mariana Hernandez Ampudia / REUTERS Marchers carry rainbow flags at the Kentuckiana Pride Parade at Waterfront Park on June 21, 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky.—
June 28,
CBS News,
28 June 2025
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Crowds filled a square near Budapest's city hall before setting off across the city, some waving rainbow flags, others carrying signs mocking Prime Minister Viktor Orban.—
Anita Komuves,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Hamilton’s Cast Reunion at the Tony Awards Consumption of the Hamilton cast recording exploded following it being highlighted via a medley of songs performed during the 2025 Tony Awards.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Mary’s get their bite from a seedy medley (including sunflower, pumpkin, flax, sesame, and poppy seeds) that imparts an earthy taste and serious body.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
10 June 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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Published on June 18, 2025 By Mark Ellwood From Napa Valley to Naples to near London, this week’s assortment from The Vault is a world-class, world-spanning collection.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
18 June 2025
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Naveena Denim Mills’ new Lume collection, featuring luxurious silk blends, is drawing interest from brands aiming to enhance their denim assortments with elevated comfort, eco-conscious materials, and refined aesthetics.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 June 2025
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The images were created using a collage technique, combining gouache and acrylic paint on vintage gardening book paper, then arranged on archival cotton board.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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In My Mother and Eye, 2025, a sweeping Public Art Fund project installed in bus shelters across New York City, Boston, and Chicago, eleven discrete photographic collages plumb this intangible meeting point.—
Jessica Simmons-Reid,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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So unless Guerin has something unforeseen up his sleeve to add a center via trade, their best option could be in Tuesday’s opening of free agency, though the options remaining there aren’t exactly of the top-six variety.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The loss of these vulnerable birds would greatly reduce the variety of avian sizes and shapes and would harm ecosystems as well as humans that depend on unique birds for vital ecosystem functions.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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“Tapestry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tapestry. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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