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the state's patchwork of outdated laws regulating commercial activity on Sundays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
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 May 2026
Constrained by a patchwork of outdated zoning rules and overly complex approval processes, our current system limits supply and drives up costs.
—Jason Ashmore, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
That patchwork comes with consequences.
—Anthony Nicome, STAT, 13 May 2026
In such cases, the best medicine can offer is often a patchwork of modestly effective medications and nonpharmacological interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy, exercise, and tai chi.
—Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
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Noun
Arthouse projects are still assembled the old way — a patchwork of European public funds, Asian funds, and local matching, each piece signaling credibility to the next financier.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 May 2026
Constrained by a patchwork of outdated zoning rules and overly complex approval processes, our current system limits supply and drives up costs.
—Jason Ashmore, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
That patchwork comes with consequences.
—Anthony Nicome, STAT, 13 May 2026
In such cases, the best medicine can offer is often a patchwork of modestly effective medications and nonpharmacological interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy, exercise, and tai chi.
—Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patchwork
Adjective
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The approach to furniture and art is gloriously eclectic.—
Bridget Mills-Powell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 May 2026
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That means in the community’s heart along eclectic Andy Rosse Lane, visitors are stocking up on supplies at The Island Store, grabbing coffee and ice cream at Latte Da, and sipping cocktails and munching on seafood at Keylime Bistro.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 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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Because the games are varied on each visit, the location has already seen repeat guests since opening in March, including one family that has visited at least half a dozen times.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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The topics on talk radio are varied, though the lives of celebrities and political issues are commonly discussed.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Paul McCartney, 15 months after closing out Saturday Night Live‘s 50th anniversary special with a memorable Abbey Road medley, returned to the late night show with a performance of the lead single from his upcoming album, as well as a Wings classic.—
William Vaillancourt,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2026
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In addition to the excellent medley of flavors, this soup is a cinch to prepare.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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In the case of mixed martial artists Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey, who meet at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on Saturday in Netflix’s first live MMA broadcast, the rust has been gathering for far longer.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The weapon, developed to deliver multiple nuclear warheads over great distances, has a mixed record in testing so far and was once planned to be fielded in 2020.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Out of the 50 Tuscan DOCs and DOCGs in which Sangiovese is the main grape, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG is considered the apex of the variety.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
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There are moments that end up on the cutting floor due to a variety of reasons, either personnel on screen asking for privacy or the fact that there’s a very quick turnaround time.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Her chief lieutenants in this operation are Bronco (Jake Gyllenhaal) and Sid (Henry Cavill), who specialize in intimidation, surveillance, bribery, and other assorted sins.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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LaceLocker® designs include assorted colors and graphic patterns that allow children to choose styles aligned with their personalities and interests.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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The model releases July 10 for $130 and comes with an assortment of tennis apparel.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Though laid to rest with a rich assortment of personal items and grave goods, the presence of substances in her grave spoke to the rituals and treatment of the body after death, revealing practices afforded to the Roman elite.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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“Patchwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patchwork. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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