"tapestry" synonyms

As a woven fabric:

• Textile: This is a general term for woven fabrics.
• Fabric: Similar to textile, but perhaps emphasizing the material.
• Cloth: A more everyday term for fabric.
• Weaving: Focuses on the process and the resulting product.
• Needlepoint: If the tapestry is created using needlepoint techniques.
• Embroidery: If the tapestry incorporates embroidery.
• Wall hanging: If the tapestry is primarily used as a decorative wall piece.
• Arras: (Archaic) A rich tapestry.

Figuratively, meaning a rich mix or complex combination:

• Mosaic: Suggests a combination of different elements to create a whole.
• Patchwork: Similar to mosaic, but often implying a less formal arrangement.
• Medley: A mixture of different things.
• Assemblage: A collection of different things brought together.
• Complex: Highlights the intricate nature of the combination.
• Mixture: A general term for a combination of things.
• Variety: Emphasizes the diverse nature of the elements.
• Fabric: Can also be used figuratively to mean the structure or essence of something, like "the fabric of society."
• Web: Suggests interconnectedness and complexity.

Which synonym to use depends on the nuance you want to convey:

• If you're talking about the physical object, use synonyms related to fabric and weaving.
• If you're talking about a complex combination of elements, use synonyms like mosaic, patchwork, or medley.

For example:

• "The tapestry on the wall was beautiful." (Physical object)
• "The tapestry of cultures in the city is fascinating." (Figurative)

You could replace "tapestry" in these sentences with:

• "The fabric on the wall was beautiful."
• "The mosaic of cultures in the city is fascinating."

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By Jerry Ramonyai