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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
In the rich tapestry of American history, the contributions of Indigenous peoples stand as a fundamental pillar that deserves recognition and celebration.
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Kevin Cohee, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
These locals often add to the tapestry of understanding of the crimes documented on the tour and how the tales of the past can sometimes reveal issues that are still needing to be addressed in the present.
—Jennifer Stavros, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
The culinary scene is innovative, with a tapestry of cuisines ranging from coastal Mediterranean fare to local farm-to-table provisions.
—Karen Norian, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2024
That engine fashioned Pluto’s rich tapestry of flowing glaciers, jagged mountains and other unfamiliar terrestrial features on the surface.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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Kevin Cohee, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
These locals often add to the tapestry of understanding of the crimes documented on the tour and how the tales of the past can sometimes reveal issues that are still needing to be addressed in the present.
—Jennifer Stavros, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
The culinary scene is innovative, with a tapestry of cuisines ranging from coastal Mediterranean fare to local farm-to-table provisions.
—Karen Norian, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2024
That engine fashioned Pluto’s rich tapestry of flowing glaciers, jagged mountains and other unfamiliar terrestrial features on the surface.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tapestry
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Traditional Saudi elements such as mosaics were reinvented as ceiling coverings, while fiber optics were embedded into the plaster walls to illuminate at night.Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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There are endless ruins to discover… the remains of villas, palaces, theaters, castles, churches, tombs, and more... The Paphos Mosaics are one of the finest examples of ancient mosaics in the Eastern Mediterranean and should absolutely be at the top of your must-see list.Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Advertisement Earlier, the board had banned rainbow pride flags in district classrooms, allowing for only government and military flags.Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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The summer brought more rain than rainbows for GLAAD, the nearly 40-year-old organization that advocates for LGBTQ+ representation in media.Matt Donnelly, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
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The band played a medley of midtempo, downbeat, and atmospheric arrangements, with Glasper providing sparse, complimentary vocals and jokingly claiming credit whenever one of the musicians would turn in an impressive solo performance.William E. Ketchum III, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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His chance encounter with the piano led Jones to try a medley of instruments before settling on the trumpet.Kristin McGrath, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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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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Think of it instead as a Rube Goldberg machine, reimagining doodles as dense jumbles of steps and if-then rules.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2024
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There’s a big crowd sipping on an assortment of cocktails from the open bar while watching the results come in.Curbed Staff, Curbed, 6 Nov. 2024
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What's in the Military Aid Package According to the DoD, the package—which will be drawn from U.S. inventories—will include a large assortment of equipment and weapons.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 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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Studies have shown the cannabis plant can help with a variety of medical ailments, including anxiety.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The rapper has been involved with a variety of political causes, largely Democratic ones, per the newspaper.Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Tapestry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tapestry. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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