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
Because of grasslands’ capacity to sustain a mosaic of plants and animals, the loss of acreage has caused a precipitous drop in species populations and diversity.
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Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2024
So far, the observatory behind the mission has completed 12% of its survey and aims to unveil the full mosaic within the next six years.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
Around the turn of the century, Israel’s forestry department converted part of the Negev Desert into a savanna, planting trees in a mosaic of natural and altered patches to boost species diversity.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 30 Sep. 2024
The Carter Center also is encouraging people to contribute to a digital mosaic of Carter’s life.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2024
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Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2024
So far, the observatory behind the mission has completed 12% of its survey and aims to unveil the full mosaic within the next six years.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
Around the turn of the century, Israel’s forestry department converted part of the Negev Desert into a savanna, planting trees in a mosaic of natural and altered patches to boost species diversity.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 30 Sep. 2024
The Carter Center also is encouraging people to contribute to a digital mosaic of Carter’s life.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mosaic
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At this year’s Billboard Latin Music Week, DoorDash ignited a vibrant culinary celebration, showcasing the rich tapestry of local vendors available in Miami.Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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Here clearly wants to offer a prismatic look at a tapestry of human experience.Alison Willmore, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
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One study showed that kids who played with salt-dough for 25 minutes, rather than completing a text-copying task, were subsequently more creative in a collage activity.Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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The printer delivers glossy prints with vibrant colors, and the companion app provides useful features like collages, templates, and basic filters to enhance your photos all for under $100.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 28 Oct. 2024
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Coal Pot Coal Pot is a marina-front Caribbean and French fusion eatery in St. Lucia's capital that has been here for years, a testament to its appeal with locals and visitors alike.Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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Enter the Blue in particular improvises on jazz styles and history to create a unique fusion of media and narrative.Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Initially, SpaceX considered using CF composites for the Starship but opted for stainless steel for its cost-effectiveness, temperature resistance, and durability.New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2024
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The original was made with leather, metal, and plastic; the new version uses, instead, a sustainable composite biomaterial manufactured from kraft paper and resins, which is as strong as a fiber composite and as weather-resistant as plastic.João Medeiros, WIRED, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Mosaic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mosaic. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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