as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts
a patchwork collection of antiques from different periods
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as in jumble
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
the state's patchwork of outdated laws regulating commercial activity on Sundays
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Recent Examples of patchwork
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Its patchwork patterns are reminiscent of antique quilts with plenty of Southern charm, and they’re printed and stitched in sections along the length of the quilt.
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Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Most prominently, the base will be a patchwork of habitats where astronauts reside.
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Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
However, the ad-hoc approach to vetting new models and the customers that can use them has left critics saying the result is a patchwork system that gives companies little clarity about what comes next.
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Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
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Noun
The 76ers won 45 games last year, but had to do patchwork around Embiid and George the entire way.
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Tony Jones,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Its patchwork patterns are reminiscent of antique quilts with plenty of Southern charm, and they’re printed and stitched in sections along the length of the quilt.
—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Most prominently, the base will be a patchwork of habitats where astronauts reside.
—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
However, the ad-hoc approach to vetting new models and the customers that can use them has left critics saying the result is a patchwork system that gives companies little clarity about what comes next.
—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patchwork
Adjective
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The British filmmaker has assembled an eclectic cast to play the heroes and goddesses, sorceresses and swineherds.
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Taking a cue from nickelodeon piano players, composer John Powell steers the mood with a vibrantly eclectic score of sprightly ragtime, violin pathos and popcorn crescendos.
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Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.
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In discussing her varied interests and style sense, Pilar Queen said her mother developed her own sense of style and wasn’t influenced by her own mother.
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Wash fruits and vegetables under running water and eat a varied diet instead of relying heavily on the same foods every day.
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And for more of a medley, consider three different colorways to line a midcentury-modern lap pool.
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D’Angelo’s children introduced the medley, which was set against a backdrop of floor to ceiling windows looking out on a starry sky.
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Despite its mixed reception and the eventual drama surrounding its star, Karla Sofía Gascón, and the following implosion during awards season, it got nominated for best picture at the 2023 Academy Awards, and Vaccarello got close to Oscar glory.
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Within individual subgroups, results are mixed and don’t show uniform, systemwide gains.
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The principal grape varieties in this region are Plavac Mali (red) and Pošip (white).
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Bagel lovers can pick from classic varieties like sesame, cinnamon raisin, blueberry and poppy seed.
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The main plot moves along at a good pace, though assorted flashbacks to Kara's Kryptonian origins wind up slowing down the momentum.
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In addition to their handcrafted coffee and coffee flavors – that brew assorted hot or iced lattes, cappuccinos and Americanos – the couple plan to package their tea leaves in tea bags and offer smoothies and lemonade at the Ramona location.
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Complete your sleep sanctuary with cozy body pillows, laundry essentials, and a wide assortment of colors and styles.
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Pinned to their random assortment of hats were scrawled, handmade signs proclaiming liberty or death.
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“Patchwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patchwork. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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