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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
The more vivid the tapestry of flowers included in the exterior paint design, the better.
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James Raia, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
Her most recent project is the development of a coffee table book that delves into the rich tapestry of Haitian narratives.
—Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
Rather than a coming-out story, audiences are invited inward to explore how an artist externalizes the queerness of life into the tapestry of storytelling.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Taste authentic México The rich tapestry of Mexican flavors fully comes to life throughout the restaurants of Mayakoba’s resorts.
—AFAR Media, 23 Oct. 2025
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James Raia, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
Her most recent project is the development of a coffee table book that delves into the rich tapestry of Haitian narratives.
—Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
Rather than a coming-out story, audiences are invited inward to explore how an artist externalizes the queerness of life into the tapestry of storytelling.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Taste authentic México The rich tapestry of Mexican flavors fully comes to life throughout the restaurants of Mayakoba’s resorts.
—AFAR Media, 23 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tapestry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tapestry
Noun
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Gauzy curtains that have blown into a tree are flapping in the wind.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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As soon as the sun goes down, close all curtains to help insulate your windows and trap the day's warmth inside.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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Conceived as a kaleidoscopic mosaic spanning from Kafka’s birth in 19th-century Prague to his death in post–World War I Vienna, Holland’s film captures both the man and the myth, revealing the writer’s creative vision, alienation, and lasting cultural imprint.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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The United States is home to a vibrant mosaic of rural landscapes, lifestyles and people.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Somewhere over the rainbow lies the leading nominee for the 2025 Hollywood Music in Media Awards.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Many of his paintings, with shades plucked from the colors of the rainbow, address themes that help tell the story of the LGBTQ community.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Nov. 2025
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With the final Pussycat Dolls medley, Scherzinger — hoofing it up in black lace and heels, somehow looking about a foot taller than her 5’5″ frame — was all about the life of a showgirl.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
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To open the big anniversary show, McEntire performed a decade-spanning medley, saluting one Song of the Year winner from each of the past six decades.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
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Ray’s most chaotic photograms—jumbles that push out of the frame or look like time bombs ready to explode—find echoes in his films, projected on the back walls, a show in themselves.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 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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Trey Smith is expected back in the lineup, and Mahomes has had a full assortment of weapons in the passing game since the returns of Xavier Worthy (injury) and Rashee Rice (suspension).—
Scott Chasen,
Kansas City Star,
2 Nov. 2025
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The brand’s advent calendar is a cookie lover’s dream, full of six varieties in an assortment of festive shapes that’ll go great with your morning cup of coffee or a mug of hot cocoa.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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The hoarding of the Hermès store came down briefly earlier this year, revealing the diamond tile collage in orange hues covering the building, as well as bronze metal art hovering on top.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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In the comments of Kelly’s TikTok, fans made side-by-side collages of baby Sidney and Ozzy, calling them twins.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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Familial pairs choose the experimental merge for a variety of reasons, including a mother with Alzheimer’s linking her mind with her daughter; teenage brothers, one terminally ill; a man and his pregnant fiancée; a father and his addict daughter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Despite these drawbacks, dryland cotton offers notable sustainability advantages, including a smaller carbon footprint compared to other cotton varieties.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Tapestry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tapestry. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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