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as in woven
to cause to twine about one another
interweaved garlands of red and gold beads and wrapped them around the Christmas tree
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as in weaved
to scatter or set here and there among other things
the author artfully interweaves excerpts from soldiers' letters into his history of the Vietnam War
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as in intertwined
to twist together into a usually confused mass
in our play the kitten and I managed to interweave the skeins of yarn into a hopeless tangle
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Recent Examples of interwoven
Regina Kim, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The result is a film whose formal audacity is matched by its moral seriousness, examining America’s Jim Crow era through casually searing images interwoven with poetic reveries and archival footage, our nation’s raw-wound present connected to an inescapable past.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Each story is interwoven throughout the movie, telling tales of teen terror, frosty family feuds, and flesh-eating elves.
—Huntley Woods, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
From personal connections to shopping assistance to entertainment and more, technology is, and will continue to be, interwoven into the lives of today’s consumers.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The Carpenters’ Christmas Once More continues in the tradition of that record, compiling the duo’s finest Yuletide songs—Christmas Portrait is well represented—interwoven with sparkling orchestral arrangements and always centering Karen Carpenter’s hearth-warm voice.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Everyone has their own story to tell, and eventually, audiences start seeing each individual’s life is somehow interwoven with everyone around them.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
The multiple layers of flashbacks are interwoven with scenes of the interview—of Leo’s fraught interactions with his three former students, and with his health aide, Rene (Caroline Dhavernas), and the interviewers’ assistant, Sloane (Penelope Mitchell).
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
His eventful life story, calling to the priesthood and rise to the highest office in the church is interwoven with his involvement with world events ranging from sports to politics.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
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His music is at once eclectic, experimental and expressive, with soothing, mellow vocals interwoven into a smooth blend of R&B and anything from hip-hop to rock to even jazz.
—Regina Kim, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The result is a film whose formal audacity is matched by its moral seriousness, examining America’s Jim Crow era through casually searing images interwoven with poetic reveries and archival footage, our nation’s raw-wound present connected to an inescapable past.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Each story is interwoven throughout the movie, telling tales of teen terror, frosty family feuds, and flesh-eating elves.
—Huntley Woods, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
From personal connections to shopping assistance to entertainment and more, technology is, and will continue to be, interwoven into the lives of today’s consumers.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The Carpenters’ Christmas Once More continues in the tradition of that record, compiling the duo’s finest Yuletide songs—Christmas Portrait is well represented—interwoven with sparkling orchestral arrangements and always centering Karen Carpenter’s hearth-warm voice.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Everyone has their own story to tell, and eventually, audiences start seeing each individual’s life is somehow interwoven with everyone around them.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
The multiple layers of flashbacks are interwoven with scenes of the interview—of Leo’s fraught interactions with his three former students, and with his health aide, Rene (Caroline Dhavernas), and the interviewers’ assistant, Sloane (Penelope Mitchell).
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
His eventful life story, calling to the priesthood and rise to the highest office in the church is interwoven with his involvement with world events ranging from sports to politics.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interwoven
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The interlaced sub-narratives of the show’s supporting characters — and their all-too-human stumbles — further illuminate the show’s sharp but nuanced take on the wellness industry, with all of its propensity to both overpromise and provide genuine care.—
Patrick Brzeski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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Think of basketry and fish traps, interlaced houses, and freedom.—
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airmail.news,
27 July 2024
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Anti-religious groups seeking to purge the public square of religious imagery weaved a false narrative to accomplish their mission.—
Stephan Pechdimaldji,
Newsweek,
13 Dec. 2024
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Motorcycles weaved through unmoving traffic.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
4 Oct. 2024
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Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.—
The Tennessean,
The Tennessean,
27 Dec. 2024
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United inserted a buy-back option when selling left-back Alvaro Fernandez to Benfica in a €9million deal at the end of last season and the 21-year-old has quickly established himself as a regular at the Estadio da Luz, starting all six of Benfica’s Champions League outings this season.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
25 Dec. 2024
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Virtual Art and Music Shows Cannabis culture has long been intertwined with art and music, and virtual art and music shows celebrate this connection.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2024
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The first season followed the aftermath of a mass shooting at a movie theater, telling the stories of the lives that become intertwined after the tragedy, including the killer’s family, victims and media.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
28 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The modern tech is sensibly integrated and easy to use.—
Alex Goy,
Ars Technica,
2 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Russia’s economy has become less integrated with the rest of the world, said Kluge at the SWP, owing, in large part, to sanctions.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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These bricks consist of certain compounds that are electrically conductive interspersed with others that provide insulation to contain the heat.—
Andrew Rosenblum,
Popular Science,
26 Dec. 2024
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The streaming service still has heavily leaned on other music icons, with performances from Mariah Carey and Beyoncé interspersed in its two-game slate.—
Derek Saul,
Forbes,
25 Dec. 2024
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“Interwoven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interwoven. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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