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Recent Examples of patchiness
With so many injuries to key players in the squad, the patchiness of the graphic below shows how rarely any of their head coaches have been able to name a consistent starting XI.
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Mark Carey, New York Times, 11 May 2026
When your skin is dry or dull, redness and dry patchiness stand out more.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Many new parents, frustrated by postpartum hair loss, opt for a haircut to help disguise any patchiness; others cut their hair for more ease when juggling a newborn.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 27 Feb. 2026
Some people get a seamless refresh; others may experience patchiness or over-toning.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
To prevent streaks and patchiness, the formula infuses glycerin, avocado oil, and prickly pear seed oil to draw moisture into the skin.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026
Layer it onto foundation and top off your blush—without worrying about pilling or patchiness.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 Nov. 2025
Mark Carey, New York Times, 11 May 2026
When your skin is dry or dull, redness and dry patchiness stand out more.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Many new parents, frustrated by postpartum hair loss, opt for a haircut to help disguise any patchiness; others cut their hair for more ease when juggling a newborn.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 27 Feb. 2026
Some people get a seamless refresh; others may experience patchiness or over-toning.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
To prevent streaks and patchiness, the formula infuses glycerin, avocado oil, and prickly pear seed oil to draw moisture into the skin.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026
Layer it onto foundation and top off your blush—without worrying about pilling or patchiness.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patchiness
Noun
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The narrowness of the track made even a top speed of 120mph appear much higher.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
6 June 2026
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These days, living through a presidency marked by narrowness and resentment, the grace, humor, and curiosity with which Barack Obama approached the world feel impossibly distant.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Turns out Gracie studied under her, which is enough to sell the teen on Melanie’s course, despite the sketchiness of the older woman’s résumé.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
13 June 2026
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There’s a sketchiness to her voice that plucks a string of morbid curiosity in Mikey’s brain.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
26 Nov. 2025
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“Patchiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patchiness. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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