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: a surface decoration made by inlaying small pieces of variously colored material to form pictures or patterns
also
: the process of making it
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: a picture or design made in mosaic
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: something resembling a mosaic
a mosaic of visions and daydreams and memories—
Lawrence Shainberg
Lawrence Shainberg4
: an organism or one of its parts composed of cells of more than one genotype : chimera sense 3
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: any of numerous virus diseases of plants characterized by diffuse light and dark green or yellow and green mottling of the foliage compare tobacco mosaic virus
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: a composite map made of photographs taken by an aircraft or spacecraft
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: the part of a television camera tube consisting of many minute photoelectric particles that convert light to an electric charge
mosaicked; mosaicking
Mo·sa·ic
mō-ˈzā-ik 
: of or relating to Moses or the institutions or writings attributed to him
lived under the Mosaic Law
Examples of mosaic in a Sentence
Noun
a church decorated with old mosaics
a picture done in mosaic
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Nona Perrin’s Pacific Beach home is filled with art — paintings, mosaics, sculptures and more.
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Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
The lobby is steeped in nostalgia, with soaring marble columns, intricate mosaic tile flooring, and a grand circular mural on the ceiling, while the 93 guest rooms offer comfortable beds and a blend of vintage charm with modern amenities.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Traveling, crafting, hiking, raving/festivals, cooking as a hobby, painting, mosaics, cozy gaming, self help books, attending local events, learning tarot and astrology.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Nona Perrin’s Pacific Beach home is filled with art — paintings, mosaics, sculptures and more.
—Elaine Alfaro, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
The geometric structures draw from Begum’s previous works, their mosaic surfaces reflecting sunlight throughout the day.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
The lobby is steeped in nostalgia, with soaring marble columns, intricate mosaic tile flooring, and a grand circular mural on the ceiling, while the 93 guest rooms offer comfortable beds and a blend of vintage charm with modern amenities.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
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“Mosaic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mosaic. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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