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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
This fall, the trend toward emphatic celebration of Black creative achievement continues as The Gantt will immerse visitors in a rich tapestry of artistic expression and cultural reflection through three exhibitions.
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Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
The show’s temple-like scenic design by Andrew Hammer is greatly enhanced by Blake McCarty’s tapestry-like projection design of Egyptian temples, sculpture and locales.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
And the hotel has its own contemporary art collection, including several site-specific installations, such as Astrid Krogh’s fiber-optic tapestry.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
During the turn of the last century, Victorian-era strolling gardens were part of the botanical tapestry of the zoo.
—Leyla Shokoohe, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2025
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Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
The show’s temple-like scenic design by Andrew Hammer is greatly enhanced by Blake McCarty’s tapestry-like projection design of Egyptian temples, sculpture and locales.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
And the hotel has its own contemporary art collection, including several site-specific installations, such as Astrid Krogh’s fiber-optic tapestry.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
During the turn of the last century, Victorian-era strolling gardens were part of the botanical tapestry of the zoo.
—Leyla Shokoohe, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tapestry
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According to Lanvin, its founder developed 23 shades of blue at her dye factory in Nanterre, one of which was applied to the curtains and seats at the Daunou theater in Paris, one of many decoration projects done in concert with Armand-Albert Rateau.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
22 Sep. 2025
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Keep the bedroom dark by using blackout shades or curtains to promote melatonin production.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
20 Sep. 2025
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But the real appeal of staying here is the neighborhood's proximity to the San Gabriel Valley, which offers one of the country’s most varied and celebrated concentrations of Chinese food within a wider mosaic of global flavors.—
Emily Wilson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Byzantine mosaics of Ravenna shimmer with centuries of artistic heritage, their intricate patterns catching the Mediterranean light that filters through ancient churches.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The helmets were sold in pink with a unicorn, rainbow and star print, as well as black padding, black straps and a black and red buckle with a black chin pad.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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To take a long, careful look at his tootsies on that perfect rainbow to Sutton.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
23 Sep. 2025
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These launch providers are racing a medley of Chinese rocket builders to become the second company to land and reuse a first stage booster.—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
22 Sep. 2025
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My first dish, the Peruvian Ceviche, as suggested by my chef, was a stunning medley.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
22 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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With the law books filled with a great assortment of crimes, a prosecutor stands a fair chance of finding at least a technical violation of some act on the part of almost anyone.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
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For some members, including Patrick Bannon, club retailers’ eye-catching assortment can be a danger to the wallet.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
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Drenched in highly vibrant light for heightened illumination, each collage detail shimmers and the smallest symbols and textures are amplified to enhance the visual narrative.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The set features traditional imagery, including fruit and evergreens, a holly wreath, two cardinals perched on mistletoe and a scarlet amaryllis bouquet—all designed using a collage method.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Most of the trees in the valley are evergreen, but there are pops of color from the Pacific dogwoods, black oaks, maples, and other varieties.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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These robots are used by businesses to attract attention in a variety of public settings, including exhibition halls, retail stores, hospitals, schools, hotels, and for e-commerce live streaming.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Tapestry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tapestry. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.
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