tapestry
noun
tap·es·try
ˈta-pə-strē 
plural tapestries
1
a
: a heavy handwoven reversible textile used for hangings, curtains, and upholstery and characterized by complicated pictorial designs
b
: a nonreversible imitation of tapestry used chiefly for upholstery
c
: embroidery on canvas resembling woven tapestry
needlepoint tapestry
2
: something resembling tapestry (as in complexity or richness of design)
nature's rich tapestry
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Pulling from a rich tapestry of heritage, creativity and personal experiences Black knitwear designers are weaving everything from skirts, tops, bikinis, and even bags.
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Essence, 15 Aug. 2024
Founded by Wendy Honig, Lesley Rich and Arleen Roberts, the festival aims to bring together diverse audiences to explore and appreciate the rich tapestry of Jewish spirit, culture, traditions and humor.
—Linda Chase, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2024
Like the name states, Marble House was built of 500,000 cubic feet of white marble and is home to a collection of priceless artifacts, such as an 18th-century French Gobelins tapestry.
—Claudia Williams, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2024
Councilors hope to eventually display the likeness alongside a portrait of Sheldon and his tapestry map of Warwickshire, both of which are currently on view at Market Hall Museum in Warwick.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 July 2024
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Essence, 15 Aug. 2024
Founded by Wendy Honig, Lesley Rich and Arleen Roberts, the festival aims to bring together diverse audiences to explore and appreciate the rich tapestry of Jewish spirit, culture, traditions and humor.
—Linda Chase, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2024
Like the name states, Marble House was built of 500,000 cubic feet of white marble and is home to a collection of priceless artifacts, such as an 18th-century French Gobelins tapestry.
—Claudia Williams, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2024
Councilors hope to eventually display the likeness alongside a portrait of Sheldon and his tapestry map of Warwickshire, both of which are currently on view at Market Hall Museum in Warwick.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 July 2024
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“Tapestry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tapestry. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.
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tapestry
noun
tap·es·try
ˈtap-ə-strē
plural tapestries
: a heavy cloth that has designs or pictures woven into it and is used especially as a wall hanging
tapestried
adjective
-strēd
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