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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
In the intrepid garden (2023), a tapestry of worn saris is punctuated by decorative shelves holding small sculptures based on European porcelain figurines that depict pastoral fantasies of a harmonious, effortless relation to nature.
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Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 25 Mar. 2025
The other major addition was a giant digital tapestry that moved slowly up or down the giant canvas behind the Dead, with surreal animation that had more wealth of detail than the naked eye could take in, even over the course of an extended Dead jam.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Mar. 2025
Ryan’s careful curatorial approach in concert with the rest of the artistic team ensures that audiences, no matter their background, will find a moment of recognition in the season’s tapestry of sound.
—Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2025
First, there’s the tapestry of tastes, built by waves of immigration over the centuries.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
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Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 25 Mar. 2025
The other major addition was a giant digital tapestry that moved slowly up or down the giant canvas behind the Dead, with surreal animation that had more wealth of detail than the naked eye could take in, even over the course of an extended Dead jam.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Mar. 2025
Ryan’s careful curatorial approach in concert with the rest of the artistic team ensures that audiences, no matter their background, will find a moment of recognition in the season’s tapestry of sound.
—Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2025
First, there’s the tapestry of tastes, built by waves of immigration over the centuries.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tapestry
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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
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Nona Perrin’s Pacific Beach home is filled with art — paintings, mosaics, sculptures and more.—
Elaine Alfaro,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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Not all everything was rainbows and unicorns, though.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Any sunshine and rainbows that came out of that soon turned dark as Rinsch blew through millions and millions with nothing to show for it.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
3 Apr. 2025
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The 3x Golden Globe nominee channeled Gerard Way in the sketch ‘Goth Kid on Vacation’, which parodied the ’06 single ‘Welcome to the Black Parade’ with a Jamaican reggae medley featuring Kenan Thompson and Ego Nwodim.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
6 Apr. 2025
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After each bath, Wallace would express thanks to her body—her legs, her feet, for carrying her through the day—while lathering herself in oils and a medley of rose scents.—
Martine Thompson,
Essence,
21 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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From an assortment standpoint, data helps massively as well.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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What was wrong with an assortment of kingdoms, fiefdoms, and tribes?—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
7 Apr. 2025
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These articles and practices align with Self’s idea of collage as representative of selfhood and that humans exist in multiple dimensions.—
Essence,
Essence,
25 Mar. 2025
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The collage of photos showed Chloe asleep, the couple on the red carpet and the basketball court as well as the national champion on vacation.—
Nasha Smith,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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But that share has declined in recent years, as brands including Ford (7.5%), Chevrolet (5.2%) and Hyundai (4.7%) began to offer a wider variety of electric models at better price points, according to Kelley Blue Book.—
Time,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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Guests can feast like a Viking and enjoy a savory menu featuring a variety of meats, fish, sandwiches and more, along with a collection of meads and ciders.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Tapestry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tapestry. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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