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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 rooms feature Bianco Bianchi faux marble scagliola pieces, precious tapestries by artist Elena Carozzi, Impruneta terracotta flooring and bathrooms in Cipollino marble from Carrara.
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Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
The anxieties, the mess, the whole unwieldy tapestry of the celebration has nothing at all to do with me.
—Bobby Finger
june 16, Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
For him, the blending of parishes makes a tapestry.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
The ghostly character doesn't have a particularly significant role in the story, but is a constant nuisance in the tapestry of Hogwarts with antics that include throwing things, making messes, pulling pranks, and generally causing mischief that enrages caretaker Argus Filch.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
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Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
The anxieties, the mess, the whole unwieldy tapestry of the celebration has nothing at all to do with me.
—Bobby Finger
june 16, Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
For him, the blending of parishes makes a tapestry.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
The ghostly character doesn't have a particularly significant role in the story, but is a constant nuisance in the tapestry of Hogwarts with antics that include throwing things, making messes, pulling pranks, and generally causing mischief that enrages caretaker Argus Filch.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tapestry
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But the front of the building remains hidden by curtains while the marble wall is repaired.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Blackout curtains can block heat and light from warming up rooms that get significant sunlight, particularly those facing east, south, or west.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
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His candidacy fits into a larger mosaic because there are 34 Democrats in the 120-member House.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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Moving through rooftop coops, city streets, and a mosaic of New York voices, the film invites us to reconsider the pigeon, soften our gaze, and recognize that coexistence is an act of choice.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
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And Charlotte, unlike Chicago or San Francisco, didn’t develop a historic LGBTQ neighborhood with rows of gay bars on one street, pride flags draped from the facade of dozens of businesses, or rainbows painted on crosswalks.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
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The controversy began after Giants pitchers Landen Roupp, JT Brubaker and Ryan Walker wrote Bible verse references on rainbow-logo caps during the team’s June 12 Pride Night game.—
Dan Zaksheske,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
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Purple cabbage, carrots, and cilantro create a colorful, flavorful medley dressed with olive oil, rice vinegar, lime juice, and a little sugar.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
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Throughout the night, Swift and Kelce danced to tribute performances for and by the musician’s fellow inductees, including a medley of hits performed by John Fogerty and his sons Shane and Tyler.—
Emily Dentinger,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
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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
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The compact assortment amps up the contemporary style that Wong specializes in.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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Offering trend-forward styles for both men and women, this assortment includes year-round favorites designed for all-day comfort.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
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Video installations, paintings, collage, photography.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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The photos used to create the collage were taken with a Nikon Z6II camera paired with a Sigma 50 mm lens in the hours following sunset from May 11 through to June 9, as Jupiter and Venus shone close to one another in the constellation Gemini.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
13 June 2026
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Guests can also access nearby sister resort Marival Emotions Resort & Suites Riviera Nayarit, which features kids and teens clubs and a variety of family-friendly activities, and food and beverage outlets.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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While at Fortress, Adamolekun visited a variety of Red Lobster restaurants in secret to assess them.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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“Tapestry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tapestry. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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