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the state's patchwork of outdated laws regulating commercial activity on Sundays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
Luciana Perez Uribe Guinassi, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025
Groundwater standards for all pollutants are left up to individual states, making a patchwork approach across the country.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Nothing quite compares to fall in New England, when the entire region transforms into a patchwork of fiery reds, golden yellows, and deep oranges.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
The result may be a patchwork of vaccine access from state to state, depending in part on on who is able to administer vaccines and what providers are willing to offer it.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Repairs so far have come through a patchwork of sources — loans taken out by homeowners, insurance reimbursements where coverage existed, and FEMA aid.
—Luciana Perez Uribe Guinassi, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025
Groundwater standards for all pollutants are left up to individual states, making a patchwork approach across the country.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Nothing quite compares to fall in New England, when the entire region transforms into a patchwork of fiery reds, golden yellows, and deep oranges.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
The result may be a patchwork of vaccine access from state to state, depending in part on on who is able to administer vaccines and what providers are willing to offer it.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patchwork
Adjective
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Instead, a variety of eclectic influences are crammed into 484 on its first level, and another 484 on the terrace level.—
Valentina Raggi,
Architectural Digest,
20 Sep. 2025
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The charming neighborhood is also known for Portobello Road, a street and market with a variety of quirky, eclectic shops.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 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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Baker also leads the orchestra, which sounds grand — although the sound in the arts center’s Pugh Theater often left musicians, lead singers and chorus all at the same level, with actors speaking over all of it at the same time to create a sonic jumble.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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By studying how Penicillium adapts in cheese caves, scientists can gain insights into how Aspergillus adapts inside the lung environment, potentially finding new ways to treat these varied health conditions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Sep. 2025
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Rebecca Lowe, who anchors the Premier League Mornings desk show at halftime and between match kickoff windows, emphasized the event’s ability to pull people behind a singular interest — Premier League soccer — even if the fans’ team allegiances varied.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
20 Sep. 2025
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These launch providers are racing a medley of Chinese rocket builders to become the second company to land and reuse a first stage booster.—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
22 Sep. 2025
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My first dish, the Peruvian Ceviche, as suggested by my chef, was a stunning medley.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Monday.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
22 Sep. 2025
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Through his first two career starts, McCarthy turned in mixed results.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Most of the trees in the valley are evergreen, but there are pops of color from the Pacific dogwoods, black oaks, maples, and other varieties.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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These robots are used by businesses to attract attention in a variety of public settings, including exhibition halls, retail stores, hospitals, schools, hotels, and for e-commerce live streaming.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There's plenty of horror to be had as Victor Frankenstein (Oscar Isaac) plays God and creates a patchwork Creature (Jacob Elordi) from assorted body parts, an act that has far-reaching consequences for both.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Despite the efforts of avid players, The Dude, and assorted poets, bowling in America still ends up with a broadly dorky reputation.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Sep. 2025
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With the law books filled with a great assortment of crimes, a prosecutor stands a fair chance of finding at least a technical violation of some act on the part of almost anyone.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
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For some members, including Patrick Bannon, club retailers’ eye-catching assortment can be a danger to the wallet.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Patchwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patchwork. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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