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the state's patchwork of outdated laws regulating commercial activity on Sundays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
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
Smolyakov helped constitute a patchwork backline.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Book a private sunrise balloon flight for an unforgettable perspective, floating silently above the rolling patchwork of coffee farms as dawn illuminates the landscape.
—Boris Seckovic, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
Victor fine-tunes his research, and eventually succeeds in bringing to life a patchwork man of superhuman strength, put together with body parts plucked from corpses left behind on a battlefield.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 30 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Under artistic director Camille Miceli, the brand emphasizes mixing and matching, reworking Pucci’s motifs and patchwork.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
Smolyakov helped constitute a patchwork backline.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Book a private sunrise balloon flight for an unforgettable perspective, floating silently above the rolling patchwork of coffee farms as dawn illuminates the landscape.
—Boris Seckovic, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
Victor fine-tunes his research, and eventually succeeds in bringing to life a patchwork man of superhuman strength, put together with body parts plucked from corpses left behind on a battlefield.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patchwork
Adjective
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Instantly, the living room becomes more interesting, eclectic, and intentional.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
30 Aug. 2025
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Not only is the food remarkable, but the small, cozy restaurant is filled with decor he’s collected over the years, giving it an eclectic charm that makes the whole experience unforgettable.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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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Dehou heterocercal stone loaches varied in coloring depending on whether the fish came from inside or outside of the cave, researchers said and photos show.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
26 Aug. 2025
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The reasons behind this failure are varied, but one issue, which affects 43% of businesses, is the limitations of their tech stacks.—
Gautam Lohia,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Italian seasoning is a floral medley of a variety of herbs and adds fantastic flavor in one fell swoop.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Prior to McEntire taking the stage, as a massive red countdown clock ticked back toward showtime, a DJ played a medley of country and pop hits, turning the volume down during key phrases to let the crowd take over singing duties.—
Melonee Hurt,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The older Williams won seven Grand Slam titles in singles and another two in mixed doubles.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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The publication forecast frequent snowstorms for New England, mixed rain and snow along the Atlantic coast, classic winter conditions for the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley and North Central states, and significant mountain snow in the Pacific Northwest.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Hardee's offers a variety of breakfast sandwiches, wraps and even biscuits and gravy with a side of tater tots and a coffee.—
Katie Wiseman,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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Italian seasoning is a floral medley of a variety of herbs and adds fantastic flavor in one fell swoop.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This assorted pack comes with a wide variety of sizes and materials, including fabric bandages (the longest-lasting) and waterproof options.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Aug. 2025
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In addition to a restock of her assorted teas, crepe and cookie mixes and the classic flower sprinkles, the latest As ever launch will include orange marmalade.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Crème de la Crème is popular for home goods and is stocked with an assortment of glassware, candles, linens, and garden accoutrements.—
Caroline Rogers,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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Zdon put his full assortment of skills on display against the Mustangs.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Patchwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patchwork. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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