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the state's patchwork of outdated laws regulating commercial activity on Sundays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
Alia Beard Rau, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Swift did, however, take a slight sartorial risk, donning a whimsy, patchwork Erdem minidress with a corset and an unfinished bottom trim.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
Swift walked the red carpet in an off-the-shoulder floral minidress featuring a corset and intricate patchwork from Erdem's fall/winter 2026 collection.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 June 2026
Previously, the state relied on a patchwork of federal vouchers and smaller, population-specific state or local programs.
—Philip Wang, Time, 9 June 2026
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Noun
From the observation deck, visitors can spot the Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge, Alcatraz Island and a patchwork of neighborhoods draped across rolling hills.
—Alia Beard Rau, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Swift did, however, take a slight sartorial risk, donning a whimsy, patchwork Erdem minidress with a corset and an unfinished bottom trim.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
Swift walked the red carpet in an off-the-shoulder floral minidress featuring a corset and intricate patchwork from Erdem's fall/winter 2026 collection.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 June 2026
Previously, the state relied on a patchwork of federal vouchers and smaller, population-specific state or local programs.
—Philip Wang, Time, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patchwork
Adjective
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Visitors can also hike through the salt marshes of Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge, stop for coffee and pastries at Dave's Coffee, or browse the eclectic shops and gardens at Fantastic Umbrella Factory, a former 19th-century farmyard turned open-air shopping village.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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The eclectic Canadian instrumental act The Sadies is conversant in surf, garage, roots rock, psychedelia and many other sounds.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
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Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The important thing is to keep eating vegetables and maintaining a varied but healthy diet.—
Vanessa Caceres,
Verywell Health,
10 June 2026
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The splintering of music discovery has resulted in less monoculture and more varied sounds thriving simultaneously.—
John Kennedy,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2026
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Kenny Loggins stopped by The Tonight Show to showcase a medley of his songs on classroom instruments alongside Jimmy Fallon and the Roots.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
11 June 2026
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Plus a white sangria mixed with a medley of berries (Perini Ranch Steakhouse Cocktails again), thanks to resident bartender Chris Morocco.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 June 2026
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Key Takeaways Magnesium may help lower blood pressure, but results are mixed.—
Cathy Nelson,
Verywell Health,
11 Dec. 2025
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Studies examining how vitamin D influences cholesterol have had mixed results.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
11 Dec. 2025
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That leaves a lot of room for a variety of outcomes, depending on how the additional 12 Republicans vote.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
12 Dec. 2025
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Swift covered a variety of topics while speaking with Colbert, from her Kansas City Chiefs star fiancé Travis Kelce being the love of her life to getting her masters back.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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These assorted nutcrackers all come with a different companion—from a present with a little wooden bow to a wooden gingerbread man.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Dec. 2025
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The fugitive was previously indicted in Los Angeles federal court on multiple charges, including running a continuing criminal enterprise, committing murder in connection with a continuing criminal enterprise and assorted drug crimes.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
9 Dec. 2025
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Each sister influenced a different section of the assortment, which Quay developed to reflect their individual styles while still reading as one family offering.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
14 June 2026
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Looking ahead Beyond the fidgets that make up the majority of their inventory, Victoria Essie Studio still sells an assortment of earrings and homewares like trinket dishes and coasters.—
Jennifer Liu
Valentina Duarte,
CNBC,
14 June 2026
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“Patchwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patchwork. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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