as in mosaics
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 tapestries
Brudnizki translates that spirit into baroque details, floral frescoes, and beds with Aubusson-style tapestries that double as canopies across 61 rooms and suites.
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Lindsey Tramuta, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
The roots of the quaint hotel—once home to a cardinal—are reflected in the guest rooms’ tapestries, oak floors, and Carrara-marble bathrooms.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
Heavy decorative tapestries make a beautiful design statement while absorbing sound, for example.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Flemish tapestries have been a designer go-to of late, like the one hung at the Imperiolis, with fans like Adam Charlap to Celerie Kemble to Pierce and Ward.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2026
The Met has been trying a lot of things to counter the trend, from staging more popular war horses to seeking a collaboration with Saudi Arabia to considering selling its iconic tapestries by Marc Chagall.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Housed inside a domed tent, Sunflower Sound System will feature paneling made from mycelium and decorated with tapestries and original artwork by DJ and artist Josephine Chime.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026
An angular bangle from 1975 designed by textile artist Kim Naver, for example, is exhibited with one of her tapestries, while the supple form of a 1963-era brooch by designer Nanna Ditzel is echoed in one of her chairs nearby.
—Katherine McGrath, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026
The Royal Breakfast Room, where the Queen and Prince Philip would dine privately, is hung with magnificent Flemish tapestries, woven around 1650, featuring a beautiful design of a pergola framing an ornate vase filled with flowers.
—Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 7 Mar. 2026
Lindsey Tramuta, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
The roots of the quaint hotel—once home to a cardinal—are reflected in the guest rooms’ tapestries, oak floors, and Carrara-marble bathrooms.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
Heavy decorative tapestries make a beautiful design statement while absorbing sound, for example.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Flemish tapestries have been a designer go-to of late, like the one hung at the Imperiolis, with fans like Adam Charlap to Celerie Kemble to Pierce and Ward.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2026
The Met has been trying a lot of things to counter the trend, from staging more popular war horses to seeking a collaboration with Saudi Arabia to considering selling its iconic tapestries by Marc Chagall.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Housed inside a domed tent, Sunflower Sound System will feature paneling made from mycelium and decorated with tapestries and original artwork by DJ and artist Josephine Chime.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026
An angular bangle from 1975 designed by textile artist Kim Naver, for example, is exhibited with one of her tapestries, while the supple form of a 1963-era brooch by designer Nanna Ditzel is echoed in one of her chairs nearby.
—Katherine McGrath, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026
The Royal Breakfast Room, where the Queen and Prince Philip would dine privately, is hung with magnificent Flemish tapestries, woven around 1650, featuring a beautiful design of a pergola framing an ornate vase filled with flowers.
—Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tapestries
Noun
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Their livers have become genetic mosaics.—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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But mosaics, made of glass and gold, are more eternal.—
Chris Livesay,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The belly attachment catches browns, and the aft attachment catches rainbows.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2026
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Each pebble was hand-painted with a design, from flowers and rainbows to logos for Spider-Man and Scottish soccer teams.—
Kyle Melnick,
Washington Post,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The company also described merchandising and inventory moves aimed at reenergizing its assortments.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Girls’ apparel frequently makes up the majority of kids’ clothing SKUs at major retailers, according to Woven Insights, while boys’ assortments skew toward T-shirts and pants with fewer stylistic or fit variations.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This 27-track collection features updated mixes of iconic live performances alongside new remixes and medleys of classic Elvis recordings.—
Bob Mehr,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
18 Feb. 2026
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While further details on how the segment will work were not immediately available, awards shows often have multi-artist performances delivered as tight medleys, although eight is a lot.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This section features collages, handwritten notes, and paintings that explore themes of adolescence, vulnerability, and alienation through childlike figures.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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A lot of great artists not known for their collages made collages.—
Laura Brown,
Artforum,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Speedwell is tolerant of different growing conditions and comes in groundcover varieties as well as taller, upright varieties.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2026
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Lean tuna varieties offer an advantage in terms of protein content.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Tapestries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tapestries. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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