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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
Interweaving archive footage from adaptations of 1984 with a tapestry of 21st century images, Peck dissects Orwell’s prescient genius and his vital lessons for our times and future.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2025
Hruska also added an extra-touch of downtown by incorporating pieces from the tapestries and the bed sheets at the hotel into her prints.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2025
Morocco Morocco's rich cultural tapestry and varied landscapes are also attracting young travelers.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
More often, the broad sweep of history serves as recurrent inspiration for designers, such as Italian Renaissance paintings for Maria Grazia Chiuri at Christian Dior, Medieval tapestries for Dries van Noten, or 18th-century delicacies evoked by John Galliano and Christian Louboutin.
—Lisa Klaassen and Serene Nourrisson, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2025
Hruska also added an extra-touch of downtown by incorporating pieces from the tapestries and the bed sheets at the hotel into her prints.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2025
Morocco Morocco's rich cultural tapestry and varied landscapes are also attracting young travelers.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
More often, the broad sweep of history serves as recurrent inspiration for designers, such as Italian Renaissance paintings for Maria Grazia Chiuri at Christian Dior, Medieval tapestries for Dries van Noten, or 18th-century delicacies evoked by John Galliano and Christian Louboutin.
—Lisa Klaassen and Serene Nourrisson, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tapestry
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Uptown Art Expo: Featuring more than 140 artists with displays of glass, jewelry, mosaics, paintings, photography, pottery, sculpture and more all available for purchase.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2025
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But some of the centuries-old mosaics, restored over the last two centuries, remain visible.—
Terri Colby,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
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Drawing inspiration from Olafur Eliasson’s iconic rainbow installation in Lindberg’s hometown of Aarhus, Denmark, the sun titanium is available in rich hues from rusty orange to jade green and turquoise.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
17 Feb. 2025
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What about a rainbow joint using different colored papers?—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Lil Wayne Gets Support from The Roots for Career-Spanning Medley After Super Bowl Disappointment 8 hr 20 min ago Lil Wayne pulled together a medley of some of his biggest hits during his SNL50: The Anniversary Special performance with The Roots.—
Lindsay Kimble,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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No disrespect to Sir Paul McCartney, but Dwayne Carter Jr. (a.k.a. Lil Wayne) clearly had the superior musical medley of the night.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Minimize noise and clutter Dr. Small says environmental triggers like loud sounds and jumbles of papers and clothing can increase sundowning symptoms.—
Cathy Habas,
SELF,
17 Jan. 2025
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Owners’ names now read like jumbles of computer code, retirement homes or rock bands: Silver Sage, Dream Homes, Blue Apple, P Fin VII, Wref II, 3xs2, Vivid, Straight Red Lines, TKJK, Jags Proper.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2024
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The three-time AL MVP played in 82 or fewer games in three of the last four seasons while dealing with an assortment of injuries.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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Mixed-use malls retain an assortment of retail stores and dining options, but those traditional mall staples now share space with bank branches, blood centers, police stations, tax preparation services and even residences.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Sunday’s Best exhibit features 18 artists and includes over 30 pieces of artwork in a variety of mediums, including photography, collages, fiber art and more.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Feb. 2025
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The show’s more than 175 works will span nearly six decades of his practice, which explored the Civil Rights Movement, science, and technology via an impressive range of disciplines including painting, sculpture, collage, photography, printmaking, and music.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
22 Feb. 2025
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The Sunday’s Best exhibit features 18 artists and includes over 30 pieces of artwork in a variety of mediums, including photography, collages, fiber art and more.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Feb. 2025
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The shakes came in a variety of flavors, including chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Tapestry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tapestry. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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