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the state's patchwork of outdated laws regulating commercial activity on Sundays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
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Indeed, the mine site stands on a patchwork of state, federal and private land, creating a regulatory labyrinth.
—Todd Richmond, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
And yet, on Saturday night, a patchwork of agents, officers and security personnel from more than a dozen agencies – many identifiable only by the different pins on their lapels – moved in coordination to evacuate guests and bring the suspect down.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Its director was supposed to be the new boss who would oversee an intelligence community that had become a patchwork of more than a dozen different agencies.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Currently, a patchwork of domestic and international regimes governs AI.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Indeed, the mine site stands on a patchwork of state, federal and private land, creating a regulatory labyrinth.
—Todd Richmond, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
And yet, on Saturday night, a patchwork of agents, officers and security personnel from more than a dozen agencies – many identifiable only by the different pins on their lapels – moved in coordination to evacuate guests and bring the suspect down.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Its director was supposed to be the new boss who would oversee an intelligence community that had become a patchwork of more than a dozen different agencies.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patchwork
Adjective
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Shop and eat your way along Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach, the 50-block Victorian seaport village dotted with local eateries and eclectic shops.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Countless cultures have imprinted their own cultural beliefs in the constellations, seeing mighty heroes, fantastic beasts and eclectic objects in the stars.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Most important, camouflage needed to function well at different times of day, in varied lighting and changing weather conditions.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
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Boyne Mountain Resort is a destination in its own right, offering activities as varied as ziplining, e-biking, hiking, and scenic chairlift rides.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Midwest Living,
4 May 2026
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And the team's beloved mascot, Ellie the Elephant, paid tribute to Whitney Houston during a halftime show that included a medley of song, dance and and other hijinx that the elephant has gone viral for.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Each blend is designed and labeled to meet a specific need by blending a medley of vitamins.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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In selecting Norwich, a city centrally located in the eastern part of the state, the team has found a home stadium that looks much different than the large-scale plans Swanston had for a $1 billion waterfront stadium and mixed-use development project in Bridgeport.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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America’s 26th president also inspired the region’s Theodore Roosevelt National Park, which safeguards his modest log cabin and a pristine slice of the northern mixed grass prairie and many of the species Roosevelt would have encountered, including bison, prairie dogs and wild horses.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
Noun
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In the coming weeks, Berkebile, along with his colleague Brian Weinberg, will lead a variety of projects, including building a parking lot and welcome plaza equipped with benches and informational signage about the forest.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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The company started importing goods from Chinese vendors two years ago to make up for a dearth of suppliers in Africa who can deliver a wide variety of large orders at scale with favorable prices, Dufay said.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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So Vogt pulled all the showy purple spikes and sowed assorted prairie plants instead.—
Teresa Woodard,
Midwest Living,
3 May 2026
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There will also be a honey glazed ham carving station, smoked salmon and bagel bar, cheese and meat charcuterie and assorted pastries.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The company plans to overhaul about 75% of its home assortment by June, with a bedding refresh in the fall and kitchen and dining updates set for 2027.—
Star Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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It’s been partners with Jordan Brand since 2018, resulting in yearly kits and a robust assortment of sneakers.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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“Patchwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patchwork. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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