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the state's patchwork of outdated laws regulating commercial activity on Sundays
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Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Aug. 2024
The legal wrangling has resulted in a patchwork of standards, with some schools still abiding by Trump-era rules, while others operate under Biden-era regulations.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2024
The federal government should adopt national rules on AI rather than relying on a state-by-state patchwork of security rules.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 31 July 2024
The tuxedo jackets alone were realized with an array of patchwork techniques, fancy trimmings, plus sequin, jacquard and leather patches that heightened the dressy, formal attitude of the show.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 15 July 2024
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Among a patchwork of airline policies, federal regulations, and obnoxious passengers, many are left wondering if they're allowed to breastfeed on a plane, and if so, what guidelines are in place?
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Aug. 2024
The legal wrangling has resulted in a patchwork of standards, with some schools still abiding by Trump-era rules, while others operate under Biden-era regulations.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2024
The federal government should adopt national rules on AI rather than relying on a state-by-state patchwork of security rules.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 31 July 2024
The tuxedo jackets alone were realized with an array of patchwork techniques, fancy trimmings, plus sequin, jacquard and leather patches that heightened the dressy, formal attitude of the show.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 15 July 2024
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“Patchwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patchwork. Accessed 10 Sep. 2024.
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