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the state's patchwork of outdated laws regulating commercial activity on Sundays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
Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2026
As part of the acquisition, Noble Mobile will begin using the Helium Network, which is a crypto-powered patchwork of cellular hotspots that made Helium a crypto household name in 2021.
—Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 2 June 2026
The patchwork of laws varies widely, with some only applying to specific police actions like traffic tickets or only prohibiting explicit quotas, according to a 2021 analysis by Shaun Ossei-Owusu with the University of Pennsylvania Law School.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 30 May 2026
The state’s arsenal comprises a patchwork of older and secondhand equipment, with no advanced air-defense system fit to challenge Israeli warplanes.
—Euan Ward, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
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Noun
Then Sunday night’s series finale brought it all to an abrupt, patchwork, and brutally callous end.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2026
As part of the acquisition, Noble Mobile will begin using the Helium Network, which is a crypto-powered patchwork of cellular hotspots that made Helium a crypto household name in 2021.
—Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 2 June 2026
The patchwork of laws varies widely, with some only applying to specific police actions like traffic tickets or only prohibiting explicit quotas, according to a 2021 analysis by Shaun Ossei-Owusu with the University of Pennsylvania Law School.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 30 May 2026
The state’s arsenal comprises a patchwork of older and secondhand equipment, with no advanced air-defense system fit to challenge Israeli warplanes.
—Euan Ward, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patchwork
Adjective
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The audiobook is a selling point for many readers because of the range of distinct voices Hays creates for the eclectic cast of characters.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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But the city also is home to some museums that speak to Atlanta’s eclectic side.—
Karon Warren,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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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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The differences expand our understanding of how varied human life has been.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Explore the varied landscapes of France, from the secluded beaches of the Île de Porquerolles to Alpine destinations like Chamonix and Villard-de-Lans.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
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But this disjointed medley, performed by Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty, offered little context for what is meant to be exciting or enticing about the show.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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But the complaint included a medley of exhibits, including the full text of Read’s federal lawsuit.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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The explosion came on the eve of New Glenn's fourth launch from Cape Canaveral following a mission in April that ended with mixed results.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Johnson County Parks and Recreation is hosting the inaugural KC Unity Cup, a 7v7 adult mixed gender soccer tournament on June 6 and 7.—
Emily Harter,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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But as the uptake of telehealth has grown substantially since the start of the covid pandemic, McClain is one of millions of Americans who have used online companies to meet a variety of their medical needs.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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The rooms For a smaller resort, there's a surprising variety among the accommodations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Smokin’ in the Boys’ Room The smoke master is a special breed of outdoor cook who appreciates craftsmanship, the science of barbecuing, and revels in the appropriate pairing of wood flavors with assorted meats, fish, and fowls.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Kids who are on their phones all day and all night are irresponsible, not merely victims of an assorted array of algorithms.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
28 May 2026
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But even that speculative scheme showed how sophisticated PAU could be in adapting an assortment of seductive pasts.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 June 2026
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Your host has invested time and energy into planning a thoughtful menu and bringing your own dish forces them to include something in the assortment that may not be harmonious with the rest of the meal.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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“Patchwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patchwork. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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