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the state's patchwork of outdated laws regulating commercial activity on Sundays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
Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2025
America's patchwork of recycling laws will take years, if not decades, to harmonize.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025
Schools, conferences, and even states are creating their own rules, leading to a patchwork system with little national uniformity.
—Jim Martin, Denver Post, 3 Aug. 2025
Cricket sweaters, patchwork blanket, and distressed baseball caps.
—James Powel, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Things just get weirder around every bend for this patchwork team.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2025
America's patchwork of recycling laws will take years, if not decades, to harmonize.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025
Schools, conferences, and even states are creating their own rules, leading to a patchwork system with little national uniformity.
—Jim Martin, Denver Post, 3 Aug. 2025
Cricket sweaters, patchwork blanket, and distressed baseball caps.
—James Powel, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patchwork
Adjective
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Fantastic Fest has announced the film lineup for its 20th edition, promising an eclectic mix of horror, action, sci-fi, comedy, animation, and otherwise unclassifiable cinema that befits its status as the weirdest stop on the very busy fall festival circuit.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
14 Aug. 2025
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Slated for release in theaters on Christmas Day, Marty Supreme has quite the eclectic ensemble.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
13 Aug. 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
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Others accused the brand of catering to Black elitism, erasing the varied experiences of Black Americans involvement with the Ralph Lauren brand.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
17 Aug. 2025
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This opens the door to more natural writing and varied phrasing.—
Jeremy Fields,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Maybe even playing the Super Bowl with a medley of her biggest hits from over the years?—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
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The group’s Daft Punk medley, which has been viewed 381 million times on YouTube, won them their first of three Grammy Awards.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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However, research is mixed, with some studies finding benefits and others showing no effect.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
14 Aug. 2025
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The monthly consumer price index was mixed, showing some impacts from tariffs but some price declines in large categories.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
13 Aug. 2025
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Google came back with a variety of domestic and international destinations that fit my description.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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Many brands also offer brewers in a variety of colors and finishes.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The first, PCMark for Android, performs assorted productivity operations in a smartphone-style window, giving a sense of Android app performance on the device.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
15 Aug. 2025
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There is a huge variety of treats to choose from at the bakery including assorted cookies, cakes, scones and cinnamon rolls.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Aug. 2025
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Lulu and Georgia’s assortment strategy evolves alongside its brand presence.—
Kaleigh Moore,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Chestnut brown stitching appears throughout the assortment as a symbol of Bloom Farm’s commitment to the regenerative process.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Patchwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patchwork. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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