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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
At this year’s Billboard Latin Music Week, DoorDash ignited a vibrant culinary celebration, showcasing the rich tapestry of local vendors available in Miami.
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Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
Here clearly wants to offer a prismatic look at a tapestry of human experience.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
These aren’t just collections–they’re stories in fabric and thread, creating a tapestry that resonates far beyond Nigeria’s borders.
—Chika Uwazie, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024
That’s Mary Livanos looking out for the larger tapestry of this family and the visual language, and Wanda and Billy having this thorny relationship with the larger public.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
Here clearly wants to offer a prismatic look at a tapestry of human experience.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
These aren’t just collections–they’re stories in fabric and thread, creating a tapestry that resonates far beyond Nigeria’s borders.
—Chika Uwazie, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024
That’s Mary Livanos looking out for the larger tapestry of this family and the visual language, and Wanda and Billy having this thorny relationship with the larger public.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tapestry
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Each image is actually a mosaic of 25 high-resolution shots snapped by the Solar Orbiter mission on March 22, 2023.Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Nov. 2024
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Vice President Harris used her outfits to assert her leadership and warded off the mosaic of stereotypes often used against her race and gender.Andrea Bossi, Essence, 6 Nov. 2024
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Refracted rainbows dance against the wallpaper and floor.Essence, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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Grand Prismatic Spring, the third largest hot spring in the world and one of Yellowstone's top attractions, looked particularly magical as the overcast skies muted its rainbow colors and heavy steam shrouded the site.Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
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The show was also intentional about embracing younger artists blazing new trails in the industry — from a medley with up-and-coming urban artists Eladio Carrión, Quevedo, Myke Towers, to a Spanglish performance by Joe Jonas and Ela Taubert, who is nominated for best new artist.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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For example, roasted turnips turned up in the second course, among a medley of root vegetables.Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 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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With the Amazon Support Small filter, buyers can sift through an assortment of small businesses on the site.Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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Therefore, targeting high-value leads will require an assortment of segmentation criteria.Jonathan Schwartz, Forbes, 21 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 1 Dec. 2024.
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