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 the wake of Hannah's death, Jack's cabin becomes a rotating exhibition for her tapestries. — CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026 These discussions, inspired by real conversations the protesters had, weave a rich tapestry of activism. — Barry Levitt, Time, 6 Nov. 2026 Housed in the century-old Black Mountain Firehouse right down the road, the Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center unpacks the rich tapestry of the area’s people, traditions, and landscapes through exhibits and immersive programs. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2026 The result was a tapestry of bizarro folk elegies whose combination of violin, slide guitar, and the occasional lovestruck lyric sounded like tuning into AM radio in the midst of the apocalypse. — Henry Ivry, Pitchfork, 30 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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  • Clarke is pleased that the compilation’s 36 songs assemble a mosaic of MacGowan’s writing across different moods and periods.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2026
  • To the right, a wall of coral stretched upward above me in a mosaic of neon green, milky orange, and soft pink.
    — Samantha Falewée, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 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
  • Rosalía opened up the Latin Grammys tonight, offering a medley of songs from her 2025 album Lux.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Summa said Parisol will also have a greatest-hits medley of bites borrowed from other Big Time restaurants.
    — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 7 Nov. 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
  • Brunt Workwear is expanding its assortment with the launch of its first men’s work jeans.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The designers even fabricated an assortment of to-scale accessories, including game cartridges, a cable link, and AA batteries.
    — Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of assortment

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