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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
Bead by bead, maskers take months crafting intricate tapestries, rich in symbolism and allegory, before constructing them into ceremonial garments ready for war.
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Harriet Shepherd, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025
France’s public display of the tapestry is slated to close to the public for two years for conservation beginning on August 31, 2025.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Our restaurant has always been a welcoming space for everyone, celebrating the rich tapestry of Filipino culture while embracing the diversity of our broader community.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
The moving segment honored the late actors by taking clips from each of their respective careers and combining them to create a rich tapestry of performances.
—EW.com, 24 Feb. 2025
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Harriet Shepherd, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025
France’s public display of the tapestry is slated to close to the public for two years for conservation beginning on August 31, 2025.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Our restaurant has always been a welcoming space for everyone, celebrating the rich tapestry of Filipino culture while embracing the diversity of our broader community.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
The moving segment honored the late actors by taking clips from each of their respective careers and combining them to create a rich tapestry of performances.
—EW.com, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tapestry
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Uptown Art Expo: Featuring more than 140 artists with displays of glass, jewelry, mosaics, paintings, photography, pottery, sculpture and more all available for purchase.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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The new batch of data includes three mosaics that represent early glances into what will be the Euclid deep fields—areas of sky observed repeatedly, each 30 to 52 times, to create ultra-high-resolution views of space.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
19 Mar. 2025
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Coherent beam of a rainbow of flavors; luscious and focused stream of nectar.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Vibrant pants offer a great opportunity for color blocking, but even traditional camo styles feel more lively when worn with rainbow hues.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
21 Mar. 2025
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The boys of ’90s country got their due elsewhere in the night, with a Blake Shelton/Clint Black/Trace Adkins medley of three-decade-old hits.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2025
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Reba McEntire will perform a medley of Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn classics.—
Adam Tamburin,
Axios,
18 Mar. 2025
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Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 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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At the time, her designs pushed the limits and got left out of assortments.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Mar. 2025
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Breeding for More Than Just Color Mr. Baker could have supplied his customers with a flashy assortment of coleus ordered from wholesale sources, skipping years of effort (but missing all the astonishment).—
Margaret Roach,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2025
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Brainard’s practice as a visual artist was extremely varied, and included drawings and comics, collage and assemblages, and more traditional oil paintings.—
David S. Wallace,
The New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2025
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Her collages layer imagery of women draped in tobes, floating through cosmic landscapes in shades of coral, white, and blue, or weeping rubies that cascade like tears.—
Omnia Saed,
ARTnews.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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The iPhone 15 Pro is available here in a variety of colors and prices in Renewed Premium condition.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The elegant curtains are crafted from a 100% polyester fabric that comes in a variety of shades and is machine washable.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Tapestry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tapestry. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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