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tapestry

[tap-uh-stree] / ˈtæp ə stri /
NOUN
curtain
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On the wall behind the couch where clients sit, I hung a tapestry that features a sun rising over an abstract landscape of pinks and yellows.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

With thrilling stories about ordinary blokes willing some of history’s most beloved music into being, the tapestry of The Beatles is rife with drama and wonder.

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2026

“There’s no framing this tapestry, at least not yet, as the multicolored strands—the children’s greens, browns, and blues; my own blacks and whites; and all the wildflower hues of the hills—are still creating their story.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

Given its significance in British and French history, the tapestry was added to Unesco's "Memory of the World" register in 2007.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

She twitched off the tapestry and opened the chest, rummaging inside.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman




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