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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
Think angular jackets and harem pants, tapestry sweaters and day dresses with full skirts in a brown and navy palette.
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Ari Stark, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
And the hotel has its own contemporary art collection, including several site-specific installations, such as Astrid Krogh’s fiber-optic tapestry.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
During the turn of the last century, Victorian-era strolling gardens were part of the botanical tapestry of the zoo.
—Leyla Shokoohe, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2025
There are only a few on each arm, a tapestry of his soul right there for anyone to see.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
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Ari Stark, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
And the hotel has its own contemporary art collection, including several site-specific installations, such as Astrid Krogh’s fiber-optic tapestry.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
During the turn of the last century, Victorian-era strolling gardens were part of the botanical tapestry of the zoo.
—Leyla Shokoohe, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2025
There are only a few on each arm, a tapestry of his soul right there for anyone to see.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tapestry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tapestry
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At Cedaceros 9, this comes through in the staircase that becomes almost a sculpture, in kitchens conceived as adaptable systems that can shift and open depending on the moment, or in the wellness area softened by sheer curtains.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The interior designers incorporated a yellow Lulie Wallace fabric for the curtains (by Jeannine’s Draperies & Interiors), a cabbage ware plate wall, and throw pillows with patterns from Classic Cloth, John Robshaw Textiles, and Namay Samay.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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The discoveries also included a Koine Greek mosaic with a message to the estate owner.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Marble and stones sourced from the site’s excavation are repurposed into mosaics.—
Caitlin Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Mogget crossed the rainbow bridge in March.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Many players take pride in having long win streaks or getting a reverse rainbow – correctly guessing the purple, blue, green and yellow groups in that order with no mistakes.—
Kris Holt,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The medley of red and yellow tomatoes which lend the just-right balance of sweetness and acidity, plus the fresh basil, make for a vibrant main dish on the table.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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Bettencourt performed with Osbourne at the show, and his band Extreme honored him with a medley of his hits at a concert in Zürich last month.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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In jumbles of old stones that, to me, are barely legible as the remains of buildings, Cocon López could see the entire timeline of old Aké and how later people interacted with and repurposed what came before.—
Lizzie Wade,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 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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The space complements the retailer’s unique assortment of apparel and accessories, which for the anniversary will be further enriched by a selection of Gigli’s archival pieces, in a nod to Zambeletti’s roots and homage to the designer that sparked her fashion journey.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Tucked away on the corner of Brookhurst Street and Bolsa Avenue, a colorful neon sign with an assortment of fruits decorates the window of an otherwise unassuming storefront display.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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But that message would have resonated just the same with the photo collage of Rice across the front and absent the words atop it.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Sep. 2025
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Panels and blocks of fabric on skirts, jackets and dresses — sometimes in monochrome, other times in contrasting color — gave the collection a collage composition.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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This drugstore find offers audacious shine, unmatched hydration, and 10 buildable shades (and not just the can’t-keep-in-stock Rum Raisin) that work across a very wide variety of complexions.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Both Italy and Spain claim to be the birthplace of this variety, but according to the grape geneticists, Spain appears to be the most likely place of origin.—
Elisabetta Tosi,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Tapestry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tapestry. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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