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the state's patchwork of outdated laws regulating commercial activity on Sundays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
Giana Levy, Variety, 2 Nov. 2025
Wedged between rolling frontcountry foothills and the towering peaks of the Canadian Rockies, Kananaskis is a patchwork of parks and protected areas spanning more than 1,500 square miles of mountain wilderness west of Calgary.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Five yards and a cloud of dust was good enough, especially behind a patchwork offensive line that got Chandler Zavala back before losing him again.
—Luke Decock, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
Autonomous driving in the US is governed by a patchwork of federal, state and local rules, complicating the industry’s efforts to expand.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Ami arrived at Klum’s Halloween bash dressed as her character Zoey, wearing patchwork parachute pants, as seen in the film’s opening scene.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 2 Nov. 2025
Wedged between rolling frontcountry foothills and the towering peaks of the Canadian Rockies, Kananaskis is a patchwork of parks and protected areas spanning more than 1,500 square miles of mountain wilderness west of Calgary.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Five yards and a cloud of dust was good enough, especially behind a patchwork offensive line that got Chandler Zavala back before losing him again.
—Luke Decock, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
Autonomous driving in the US is governed by a patchwork of federal, state and local rules, complicating the industry’s efforts to expand.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patchwork
Adjective
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More than 550 people attended to cheer on the eclectic group of trailblazers, stars and out-and-out icons.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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The eclectic design mixes the modern and the historic bones of the building, and the rooftop bar offers splendid views of the city.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Ray’s most chaotic photograms—jumbles that push out of the frame or look like time bombs ready to explode—find echoes in his films, projected on the back walls, a show in themselves.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 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
Adjective
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Several artists will compete across genre categories, and there may be no artist more varied than Turnstile.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
7 Nov. 2025
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Lost & Found In Cleveland, produced, written and directed by Marisa Guterman and Keith Gerchak, opens on about 350 screens with varied showtimes, the first film testing a new theatrical distribution and online digital marketplace called Attend developed by the Fithian Group.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Afterwards, Olivia Rodrigo, Feist, and Twenty One Pilots then performed a medley of White Stripes classics in their honor.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
9 Nov. 2025
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Stevie Wonder led the show’s hot and funky opening number — a medley tribute to the late Sly Stone capped by a reliably powerhouse vocal performance from Jennifer Hudson.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Participants can sculpt with air-dry clay, paint on canvas, or craft a collage or mixed-media piece such as a design vision board.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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The experience left them with mixed emotions.—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Although timber remains the primary long-term commercial value, growing improved varieties for both nuts and timber is considered potentially highly profitable, provided there is a long-term perspective and proper tree management.—
Randy Moll,
Arkansas Online,
11 Nov. 2025
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For lunch and dinner, Coconut Creek offers a variety of cuisines to choose from, including Papamigos' Asian-Mexican tacos and sushi, fresh seafood at The Fish Joint, and the Italian flavors of Sette Mezzo.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Inmates also received a garden salad with assorted dressings, whole wheat bread, fruit and a beverage.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Inmates were given assorted dressing options and a beverage.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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As Spring told Fortune, Macy’s recent success—including its best quarter for sales growth in three years—is thanks to a playbook focused on less store clutter, a more focused assortment of products and brands, and more staffing in key departments such as women’s shoes and dresses.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Passive funds are attractive because, with their investment fees typically running ~80% lower than active funds, they’re viewed as a cheaper way to own a diverse assortment of stocks.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Patchwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patchwork. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
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