as in tapestry
something made up of a variety of different things, people, etc.
Immigrants from all corners of the globe have contributed to the city's complex cultural mosaic.
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Recent Examples of mosaic
Minarets were added and mosaics in the interior were painted over in keeping with an Islamic tradition that prohibits depictions of the human form.
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Terri Colby, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
But some of the centuries-old mosaics, restored over the last two centuries, remain visible.
—Terri Colby, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
Off the shore of Naples, Italy, divers examined an underwater mosaic dated to around the third century C.E.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
Grissom has added turkey décor throughout the living room to honor the schoolhouse’s history as a barn and made mosaics for the entrances, one with the school’s name and the other with its date of creation.
—Celia Fernandez,valentina Duarte, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
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Terri Colby, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
But some of the centuries-old mosaics, restored over the last two centuries, remain visible.
—Terri Colby, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
Off the shore of Naples, Italy, divers examined an underwater mosaic dated to around the third century C.E.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
Grissom has added turkey décor throughout the living room to honor the schoolhouse’s history as a barn and made mosaics for the entrances, one with the school’s name and the other with its date of creation.
—Celia Fernandez,valentina Duarte, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mosaic
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The museum's very name beautifully encapsulates its noble mission of bridging the rich tapestry of Bali's past, its vibrant present and the promising horizons of its future.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Bead by bead, maskers take months crafting intricate tapestries, rich in symbolism and allegory, before constructing them into ceremonial garments ready for war.—
Harriet Shepherd,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Sunday’s Best exhibit features 18 artists and includes over 30 pieces of artwork in a variety of mediums, including photography, collages, fiber art and more.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Feb. 2025
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The show’s more than 175 works will span nearly six decades of his practice, which explored the Civil Rights Movement, science, and technology via an impressive range of disciplines including painting, sculpture, collage, photography, printmaking, and music.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
22 Feb. 2025
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Through these diverse artworks, LOEWE highlights a creative fusion of different cultures and disciplines.—
WWD,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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Uchu Nikkei cuisine is the fusion of delicate Japanese techniques and fresh Peruvian ingredients that has taken the world by storm in recent decades.—
Isabelle Kliger,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Dow Jones industrial average rose 1.4%, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 1.6%.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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The model highlights the brand’s exclusive material, Gold Quartz TPT, a composite achieved by stacking ultra-thin sheets of quartz fibers layer upon layer, then heating them to 120 degrees at a pressure of 6 bars.—
Cait Bazemore,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Mosaic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mosaic. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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