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the state's patchwork of outdated laws regulating commercial activity on Sundays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
Julia Shapero, The Hill, 27 May 2025
What's more, a patchwork system that monitors viruses in sewage and wastewater has suggested limited activity recently.
—CBS News, 19 May 2025
With Saints quarterback Derek Carr’s retirement last week, New Orleans has a patchwork of players expected to compete for the starting spot under center.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Life insurance and annuities are governed by a patchwork of state laws, federal agencies like the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and oversight from the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Federal Insurance Office (FIO).
—Sam Henry, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Noun
Proponents of the moratorium argue a patchwork of state laws can be confusing or burdensome for technology companies to follow when operating in multiple parts of the country.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 27 May 2025
What's more, a patchwork system that monitors viruses in sewage and wastewater has suggested limited activity recently.
—CBS News, 19 May 2025
With Saints quarterback Derek Carr’s retirement last week, New Orleans has a patchwork of players expected to compete for the starting spot under center.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Life insurance and annuities are governed by a patchwork of state laws, federal agencies like the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and oversight from the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Federal Insurance Office (FIO).
—Sam Henry, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patchwork
Adjective
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Daniel Glass Trio Fairfield Theatre Company, 70 Sanford St., Fairfield The eclectic pop/jazz/funk/whatever trio led by drummer Daniel Glass and including guitarist Sean Harkness and bassist Michael O’Brien plays at Fairfield Theatre Company on June 20 at 8 p.m. $34, $31 FTC members.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
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In an eclectic town in the heart of the Delta, one of the most distinctive homes in the Sacramento area is for sale for $2.4 million.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
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In jumbles of old stones that, to me, are barely legible as the remains of buildings, Cocon López could see the entire timeline of old Aké and how later people interacted with and repurposed what came before.—
Lizzie Wade,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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While a small study found that bananas may reduce flavanol absorption, experts say the impact is minor in the context of a varied, balanced diet.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
5 June 2025
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The swatting varied but mostly included threats to destroy buildings and kill or injure people, and the threats targeted individuals with large social media presences whom Szabo thought may react publicly, according to court documents.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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Dudley, who won an Academy prize for her work on The Full Monty, took to the stage to perform a medley of her work, including Poldark and Jeeves and Wooster.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
10 June 2025
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One major selling point, according to a SELF tester, is that this medley doesn’t skimp on the chocolate chunks.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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McKenna was sending some very mixed messages by kidnapping Mathis and offering him to Stabler, but then saying that revenge won’t make Stabler feel better, right?—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
13 June 2025
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Stable Revenue Growth Lockheed Martin’s revenue growth reflects a somewhat mixed yet stable trend.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Noun
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The Army has taken a variety of steps to protect the streets, including laying metal plates along the parade's route.—
LOLITA C. BALDOR,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
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This is a destination where residents enjoy live music, public art, a quaint historic district, breweries, and a variety of local restaurants.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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Shot in slow motion from overhead, the sequence features a bandaged and bloodied Korda eating, reading, and smoking in his bath as assorted nurses and household staff flit around him as if in a ballet.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
6 June 2025
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The painting of a colorful bouquet of assorted flowers is on the building of Schmidt Design Group, a landscape architecture and planning firm, at 1310 Rosecrans St. The completion of the mural was celebrated May 28 with a community reception.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Walmart stores have an assortment of over 150,000 items in a location.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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Fine Mess Bakery offers an assortment of beautiful pastries and, on weekends, excellent bread, while Isabel’s Espresso has coffee lovers covered.—
Leslie Kelly,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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“Patchwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patchwork. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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