as in tapestries
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 mosaics
Marble and stones sourced from the site’s excavation are repurposed into mosaics.
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Caitlin Palumbo, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Hillsides and fields that were once mosaics of blue phlox, wood poppies and Jack-in-the-pulpits have become swaths of monochrome yellow.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2025
The entire inside of the cathedral is covered in mosaics from Florence, Italy depicting the stations of the cross and the life and ministry of Jesus.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Beverly Phono Mart on 103rd Street will feature works by artist and owner Chantala Kommanivanh and his brother Von, and Heritage Gallery will feature a wide range of works including paintings, jewelry, mosaics and more.
—Daily Southtown, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
The buildings are brimming with trinkets, ceramics, mosaics and paintings that Epic employees get to help source.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2025
Featuring more than 140 artists with displays of glass, jewelry, mosaics, paintings, photography, pottery, sculpture and more all available for purchase.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
The hotel has mosaics from the baths in its basement and a pool on its rooftop (a rarity for Rome).
—Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Mar. 2025
Highlights include the Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace), which is clad head-to-toe in mirror mosaics; the Diwan-e-Khas, adorned with delicate floral patterns; and the Ganesh Pol, an ornate gateway leading to the royal chambers.
—Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
Caitlin Palumbo, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Hillsides and fields that were once mosaics of blue phlox, wood poppies and Jack-in-the-pulpits have become swaths of monochrome yellow.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2025
The entire inside of the cathedral is covered in mosaics from Florence, Italy depicting the stations of the cross and the life and ministry of Jesus.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Beverly Phono Mart on 103rd Street will feature works by artist and owner Chantala Kommanivanh and his brother Von, and Heritage Gallery will feature a wide range of works including paintings, jewelry, mosaics and more.
—Daily Southtown, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
The buildings are brimming with trinkets, ceramics, mosaics and paintings that Epic employees get to help source.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2025
Featuring more than 140 artists with displays of glass, jewelry, mosaics, paintings, photography, pottery, sculpture and more all available for purchase.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
The hotel has mosaics from the baths in its basement and a pool on its rooftop (a rarity for Rome).
—Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Mar. 2025
Highlights include the Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace), which is clad head-to-toe in mirror mosaics; the Diwan-e-Khas, adorned with delicate floral patterns; and the Ganesh Pol, an ornate gateway leading to the royal chambers.
—Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mosaics
Noun
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The tapestries are more conceptual than literal — no helixes or biochemical formulas in sight.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Don’t miss his wife Claire Vasarely’s exhibition, A Life in Color, where her Bauhaus-meets-surreal-op-art-style tapestries will leave you daydreaming.—
Manali Doshi,
AFAR Media,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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From coats, dresses, and suits with hollyhocks, topiaries and collages of various flora and foliage.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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In an attachment, Morine included photos of the collages, which mostly consisted of photos of pop stars, including one of Lady Gaga performing with fake blood.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Mosaics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mosaics. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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