tapestry

noun

Definition of tapestrynext
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.

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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 In England, practicing witch Imogen Bright Moon works as an artist and weaver, creating enigmatic tapestries out of wool, silk and linen. — Francesca Perry, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026 Surrounded by bespoke fixtures custom designed by Rosa-Violán, vintage tapestries hang with contemporary Joan Miro prints in La Cúpula Restaurant. — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2026 Those experiences became part of the larger tapestry of his artistic identity, connecting him to the traditions of Southern hip-hop while still allowing space for his own creative vision. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026 Joan realizes that her mother’s vanishing meshes with a larger tapestry of tragedy that has plagued their family over the years. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tapestry
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  1. curtains
  2. mosaic
  3. rainbow
  4. medley
  5. jumble
  6. assortment
Noun
  • For more than six years, the curtains have been closed at the historic Rio Theatre in downtown Overland Park.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Pack a blackout sleep mask just in case There’s nothing worse than finally crawling into your hotel bed after a long travel day, only to discover that the curtains don’t fully close and a streetlight is shining directly onto your pillow.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2026
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  • These metaphors take on fresh force at a museum whose collection contains so many mosaics and so many textiles, and which is increasingly dedicated to uncovering the personal stories of their makers.
    — Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
  • La Grande Épicerie’s fish stand was remodeled two years ago, including with mosaics by Parisian artist Mathilde Jonquière, and the rotisserie corner has been relooked more recently.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of mosaic
Noun
  • London — Astonishing photographs of rainbows, lightning strikes and incredible cloud formations are among the finalists in the Weather Photographer of the Year 2026 competition.
    — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
  • On her Instagram, photos of New York have been replaced with photos of Waikiki; in one of them, a rainbow arcs behind her.
    — Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of rainbow
Noun
  • Sequenced at the center of a three-track medley, its death-dream logic deliberately evokes the SMiLE era’s dark, confusing edge.
    — Ryan Meehan, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Transfer the vegetable medley to a 13-by-18-by-1-inch sheet pan.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of medley
Noun
  • Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.
    — Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Definition of jumble
Noun
  • Outside the building were an assortment of generators, cables and Starlink dishes.
    — Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
  • That includes things like better marketing and potential resets to the product assortment.
    — Jeff Marks,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of assortment

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