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the state's patchwork of outdated laws regulating commercial activity on Sundays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
Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
The lack of coherent federal regulation has created a patchwork of state rules, inconsistent product safety standards and a staggering array of appealing products like THC gummies and candies.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2026
Maria Grazia Chiuri delivered incredible novelty Baguettes at Fendi — from patchwork shearling to technicolor beading.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
The patchwork of craggy shores and tide pools spans 17 miles from Bodega Bay to the Russian River.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 1 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Thus, families caring for both children and aging parents are navigating a patchwork system of support.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
The lack of coherent federal regulation has created a patchwork of state rules, inconsistent product safety standards and a staggering array of appealing products like THC gummies and candies.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2026
Maria Grazia Chiuri delivered incredible novelty Baguettes at Fendi — from patchwork shearling to technicolor beading.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
The patchwork of craggy shores and tide pools spans 17 miles from Bodega Bay to the Russian River.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patchwork
Adjective
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The event, ClawCon NYC, held Wednesday night, brought together an eclectic crowd that ranged from college students and working moms to hedge fund technology teams.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
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From the West Coast’s majestic mountains to the prairie ecoregions of the Great Plains to the white sand dunes in New Mexico, the resource zeroed in on the small towns that feature the best views of the nation's eclectic scenery.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
6 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
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The result also spotlights conference championships’ awkward fit in the current system, particularly given the fact that conference expansion has led to jumbles atop each league’s standings.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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These AIs have shown behaviors as varied as deception and blackmail, to scheming and cheating by hacking software.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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For French distributors, the early results of 2026 suggest that theatrical attendance remains resilient when there is varied slate of movies playing.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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Their concert at ActivCare in Pacific Beach included music students from PB Middle School, while their concert at Atria La Jolla featured the duo playing a medley of songs individually and as a duet.—
Cyril A. Reinicke,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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After each screening, coordinators put together literacy kits, a medley of tools and activities for at-home practice.—
MAKIYA SEMINERA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Researchers say a growing number of young people are turning to AI to navigate social situations — drafting rejection texts, decoding mixed signals and scripting difficult conversations.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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The pain fell hardest on all-female founding teams, which posted steeper drops in both deal value and count than mixed-gender cohorts, continuing a now multi-year divergence.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Purple is the classic color of the intensely fragrant flowers of this species, but varieties that bloom in blue, lavender, and pink are also available.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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Although the restaurant has served a wide variety of dishes over the years, none have captured locals' hearts and stomachs like Workingman's Friend's enormous, nap-inducing double cheeseburgers.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Every one of the top six risks is related to mis/disinformation and assorted climate and environmental disruptions.—
Michael Chertoff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
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Bader played a career-high 146 games last season with the Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies but dealt with assorted injuries during his career.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Girls’ apparel frequently makes up the majority of kids’ clothing SKUs at major retailers, according to Woven Insights, while boys’ assortments skew toward T-shirts and pants with fewer stylistic or fit variations.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
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Yali Pia Zanardi is continuing to quietly expand the Yali assortment.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Patchwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patchwork. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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