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
Abundant candlesticks, stone accents, iron or wooden chandeliers, and dramatic tapestries will channel this mystifying decorating theme.
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Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Her work was made up of a series of drawings and tapestries presented in wooden frames.
—Lucy Handley, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2024
That department includes almost 22,000 pieces, of which 8,000 — including furniture, objects, tapestries and paintings, from royal collections and royal manufacturers — are on display, due to the works’ fragility.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
The seven stunning tapestries, each about the size of a Muni bus, depict scenes from the end of the battle, which occurred almost exactly 500 years ago.
—Claire Reilly, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
To view the collection of tapestries is to be transported to that harshly beautiful environment.
—Alicia Ault, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
One of her first tapestries showcasing her new direction was The Natural, completed in 1994.
—Alicia Ault, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
The lobby was blessedly cool and regal, with massive Murano glass chandeliers, tapestries, and inlaid marble flooring.
—Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
The interiors are complete with terracotta floors, Tuscan antiques, four-posters in the rooms, and stylish tapestries across the furnishings.
—Lucrezia Worthington, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2024
Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Her work was made up of a series of drawings and tapestries presented in wooden frames.
—Lucy Handley, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2024
That department includes almost 22,000 pieces, of which 8,000 — including furniture, objects, tapestries and paintings, from royal collections and royal manufacturers — are on display, due to the works’ fragility.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
The seven stunning tapestries, each about the size of a Muni bus, depict scenes from the end of the battle, which occurred almost exactly 500 years ago.
—Claire Reilly, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
To view the collection of tapestries is to be transported to that harshly beautiful environment.
—Alicia Ault, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
One of her first tapestries showcasing her new direction was The Natural, completed in 1994.
—Alicia Ault, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
The lobby was blessedly cool and regal, with massive Murano glass chandeliers, tapestries, and inlaid marble flooring.
—Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
The interiors are complete with terracotta floors, Tuscan antiques, four-posters in the rooms, and stylish tapestries across the furnishings.
—Lucrezia Worthington, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tapestries
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There are Corinthian columns, vestiges of Roman baths, mosaics and a necropolis.Lauren Frayer, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
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The 2024 ornament depicts the mosaics and mural at the top of the dome, which many visitors and school groups photograph or admire while laying down on the floor of the rotunda.Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
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In turn, the sun melts away the snow, feeding the plants and giving rise to flowers, rainbows and eventually, beautifully, spring.Margaux Laskey, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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Its bodysuits, bras, thongs, and corsets come in playful, nostalgic patterns and prints—rainbows, galaxies, plaid, pasta, and roses—with unexpected features like detachable sleeves.Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
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Or, far more likely, spotting not ominous drones but familiar assortments of normal drones and passing airplanes and helicopters—and even planets and stars—that some people have spent too much time watching Fox News to have noticed before.Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
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Value retailers will focus on absorbing costs, streamlining assortments, and preserving affordability to retain price-sensitive customers.Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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More than 25 Motown gems and other songs will be performed via a tuneful array of solos, duets and group medleys.Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
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Collaboration with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra In the final act, the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir collaborated with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to present medleys of songs by some of Saudi Arabia’s musical icons.Omar Baqbouq, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2024
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And while the reception for her art changed drastically over the years, the work itself maintained an intellectual rigor, criticality and playfulness that spanned her performances, collages, photographic diptychs and series, writings and more.Benjamin Sutton, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Filled with behind-the-scenes shots, script pages, and collages, the book became an instant best-seller and left Coppola eager to do it all over again.Keaton Bell, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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Currently, 212 breeds and varieties are recognized by the American Kennel Club which are divided into seven groups (sporting, hound, working, terrier, toy, non-sporting, herding).Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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Stocked with gems of all varieties, from acclaimed shops to giant warehouses filled with architectural salvage, there is something for every interior style and budget.Samantha Rees, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Tapestries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tapestries. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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