tapestry
noun
tap·es·try
ˈta-pə-strē 
plural tapestries
1
a
: a heavy handwoven reversible textile used for hangings, curtains, and upholstery and characterized by complicated pictorial designs
b
: a nonreversible imitation of tapestry used chiefly for upholstery
c
: embroidery on canvas resembling woven tapestry
needlepoint tapestry
2
: something resembling tapestry (as in complexity or richness of design)
nature's rich tapestry
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It’s known for its rich tapestry of tribal diversity, with more than 700 ethnic groups, each with unique languages, dances, art, and rituals.
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Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 29 Jan. 2025
Kristine Galloway, a longtime member with an archaeological background, believes the mural could date to the 1920s and may have been transferred to the wall via tapestry.
—Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
It’s just been a beautiful thing to see and to have them on set, capturing it with them and weaving together the tapestry.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025
Walking tours through this bustling district reveal a rich tapestry of Filipino-Chinese heritage, from ancient temples and traditional herbal shops to iconic eateries and markets filled with eye-catching ingredients.
—Ching Dee, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 29 Jan. 2025
Kristine Galloway, a longtime member with an archaeological background, believes the mural could date to the 1920s and may have been transferred to the wall via tapestry.
—Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
It’s just been a beautiful thing to see and to have them on set, capturing it with them and weaving together the tapestry.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025
Walking tours through this bustling district reveal a rich tapestry of Filipino-Chinese heritage, from ancient temples and traditional herbal shops to iconic eateries and markets filled with eye-catching ingredients.
—Ching Dee, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Tapestry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tapestry. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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tapestry
noun
tap·es·try
ˈtap-ə-strē
plural tapestries
: a heavy cloth that has designs or pictures woven into it and is used especially as a wall hanging
tapestried
adjective
-strēd
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