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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
There are only a few on each arm, a tapestry of his soul right there for anyone to see.
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Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Police said a horse tapestry was hanging in the portrait’s place.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
In the vast tapestry of the universe, few phenomena are as mysterious and awe-inspiring as black holes.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The performances, consistently lived-in and assembled by casting director Avy Kaufman, are what weave the many threads into a tapestry.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
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Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Police said a horse tapestry was hanging in the portrait’s place.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
In the vast tapestry of the universe, few phenomena are as mysterious and awe-inspiring as black holes.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The performances, consistently lived-in and assembled by casting director Avy Kaufman, are what weave the many threads into a tapestry.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tapestry
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In Batman's Gotham City land some of the windows in the building facades are cracked whilst others are boarded up or have curtains which are only partly pulled to.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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At home, consider swapping heavy drapes for a pair of airy lace curtains, adding milk-glass lamps, and trading scalloped edges for straight ones.—
Ginger Perra,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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There, visitors come across soaring mosaics made from tiny golden tiles, murals of horses and sandy indoor quadrangles with palm trees sprouting up under vaulted ceilings.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The film, which is conceived as a mosaic, shows the imprint Kafka left on the world from his birth in 19th-century Prague to his death in post-World War I Vienna.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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Other ways to experience the falls include the Macuco Safari, which sends you on a Jeep ride through the rainforest, followed by a speedboat ride down the river, and a Full Moon Walking Tour, a nighttime trek to see the rare lunar rainbow.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Available in just about every color of the rainbow, the flower heads range from tight buttons and dense domes to soft, feathery blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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Bettencourt performed with Osbourne at the show, and his band Extreme honored him with a medley of his hits at a concert in Zürich last month.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Busta Rhymes also took the stage for a medley of his songs before he was honored with the Rock the Bells Visionary Award.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 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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Baker also leads the orchestra, which sounds grand — although the sound in the arts center’s Pugh Theater often left musicians, lead singers and chorus all at the same level, with actors speaking over all of it at the same time to create a sonic jumble.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
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The space complements the retailer’s unique assortment of apparel and accessories, which for the anniversary will be further enriched by a selection of Gigli’s archival pieces, in a nod to Zambeletti’s roots and homage to the designer that sparked her fashion journey.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Tucked away on the corner of Brookhurst Street and Bolsa Avenue, a colorful neon sign with an assortment of fruits decorates the window of an otherwise unassuming storefront display.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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At first glance, Walden’s paintings of craftsmanship, collage, and kinship evoke the work of the filmmaker Barbara Hammer.—
Grace Byron,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Wu hasn’t worked with his source material in a literal way; rather, Rauschenberg’s collages have informed his approach to the collection, which is built around classic American style.—
Vogue Runway,
Vogue,
4 Sep. 2025
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Eating a wide variety of nutrient-rich foods helps maintain a balanced gut microbiome.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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Forbes publishes a variety of rankings, including the best employers and the richest people.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Tapestry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tapestry. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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