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
Mosaic madness Adorn a nonfunctional fireplace with a kaleidoscope of mosaics.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
The cathedral of Monreale’s mosaics — containing 2.2kg of solid gold — was just restored at a cost of €1.1 million ($1.14 million).
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Crab's claws
A new mosaic of the Crab Nebula by the mighty James Webb Space Telescope was released in June.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Your work draws inspiration from the art of pietra dura and traditional Islamic mosaics.
—Sonya Rehman, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
The cathedral of Monreale’s mosaics — containing 2.2kg of solid gold — was just restored at a cost of €1.1 million ($1.14 million).
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 24 Dec. 2024
Read more: Atlas V rocket launches its final national security mission for US military (video)
The Crab's claws
A new mosaic of the Crab Nebula by the mighty James Webb Space Telescope was released in June.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Your work draws inspiration from the art of pietra dura and traditional Islamic mosaics.
—Sonya Rehman, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mosaic
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At just under 70 square miles, the nation’s capital is home to a vivid tapestry of African-American and Diasporic communities that represent a microcosm of the country at large.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 Jan. 2025
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The historic Mediterranean-style house is filled with art and antiques (including ancient Roman sculptures, one of the largest collections of Italian furniture in the U.S., and tapestries from the Renaissance).—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2025
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The buzzword might feel trendy, but the concept goes deeper than aesthetic collages or repeating affirmations in the mirror.—
Daisy Maldonado,
refinery29.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Make your collage by affixing the materials to the base.—
Jalen Williams,
Detroit Free Press,
31 Dec. 2024
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There are two approaches to achieving fusion in the lab: inertial confinement fusion, which uses powerful lasers, and magnetic confinement fusion, which uses powerful magnets.—
Farhat Beg,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2025
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From the October 2024 issue: Kash Patel will do anything for Trump Rather than conservatism as conventionally understood, this crowd and its international counterparts represent the fusion of several trends that have been coalescing for some time.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2025
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Carbon fiber composite and aviation-grade aluminum materials promise to keep the bike light enough to fly, and durable enough to handle road stresses.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Jan. 2025
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New technology, such as stone plastic composites, allows flooring manufacturers to produce materials with the look and texture of wood without cutting down a single tree.—
Rotem Eylor,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Mosaic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mosaic. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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