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rich tapestry

Bureaucratic
/rɪtʃ ˈtæp.ə.stri/phrase (evasive)

Etym.from the traditional weaving metaphor, the phrase 'rich tapestry' entered boardroom parlance circa 2009 when a brand strategist sought language that sounded cultured and consequential, Jensen 2009 Corporate Lexicon Review

A rhetorical placeholder employed to convey manufactured complexity and inclusivity while deflecting requests for measurable detail.

'Our customer base is a rich tapestry of needs and behaviors,' noted the roadmap slide - Q3 Strategy Offsite

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