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
The photographic mosaic was achieved thanks to the efforts of two Hubble programs that spanned more than ten years and over 1,000 orbits around Earth.
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025
New York has always been a mosaic of ideas, cultures and industries, and its cannabis market is no different.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2025
The prosecution’s case is a mosaic of statements from Ly’s co-workers, phone records, internet searches, surveillance footage and Vo’s own alleged lies to police.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
My style is a mosaic of my personal and professional identities.
—Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2025
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025
New York has always been a mosaic of ideas, cultures and industries, and its cannabis market is no different.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2025
The prosecution’s case is a mosaic of statements from Ly’s co-workers, phone records, internet searches, surveillance footage and Vo’s own alleged lies to police.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
My style is a mosaic of my personal and professional identities.
—Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mosaic
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The moving segment honored the late actors by taking clips from each of their respective careers and combining them to create a rich tapestry of performances.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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These subtle human elements can interact with organizational or societal pressures, revealing a tapestry of influences that shape your behavior.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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One wall of Shockley’s bedroom was plastered with a collage of mass shooters, the affidavit said.—
Lex Harvey, Holly Yan and Rebekah Riess,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
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Shockley's home was searched under a warrant Wednesday, and law enforcement officers discovered a collage of pictures of three school shooters, the affidavit says.—
Doha Madani,
NBC News,
13 Feb. 2025
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Stone’s look was a rare fusion of fashion and comedy.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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Driving the news: Type One signed an agreement with the Tennessee Valley Authority to jointly develop plans for a potential 350 MW-equivalent fusion power plant.—
Alan Neuhauser,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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China's advancements in bamboo composites, like low-aldehyde/phenol adhesives and mild pyrolytic techniques to remove contaminants while maintaining its cellulose structure make bamboo a leading renewable material for construction, not only for its resilience but also for its sustainability.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Feb. 2025
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The fraternity also plans to put her picture in their composite, where she'll forever be cemented as a legacy.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Mosaic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mosaic. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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