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the state's patchwork of outdated laws regulating commercial activity on Sundays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
Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
The patchwork of local action creates uncertainty for data center companies considering building in Colorado, Diorio said.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
Bring the classic Southern farmhouse look home with this patchwork design that reminds us of our grandmothers’ quilts.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 25 May 2026
And a patchwork of state laws regulating marijuana means not all airports will treat the products the same.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
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Noun
Synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and mechanized farming shifted agriculture from a patchwork of diversified farms to large, monoculture landscapes.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
The patchwork of local action creates uncertainty for data center companies considering building in Colorado, Diorio said.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
Bring the classic Southern farmhouse look home with this patchwork design that reminds us of our grandmothers’ quilts.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 25 May 2026
And a patchwork of state laws regulating marijuana means not all airports will treat the products the same.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patchwork
Adjective
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Some of the 2026 kitchen tile trends include retro rhapsody, organic depth and texture, and eclectic artistry.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Anna Bogutskaya, the head of screen at SXSW London, and her team have booked an eclectic mix of theatrical and series offerings.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 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
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Mapping it out From a vibrant central town hub, Mina the Hollower’s sprawling map splits off to six highly varied dungeons, each culminating in a thrilling climb up a generator tower.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2026
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Costa Rica Costa Rica’s rainforests offer varied bird-watching experiences.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
27 May 2026
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The dish originated at Coconuts Fort Lauderdale, where it’s served with bread to sop up the savory butter medley that settles at the bottom of the bowl.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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So why not really close the circle with an adrenalized medley of both to accompany Colbert’s departure?—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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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 among the regular assortment of items that would burst the seams of your bank account or your apartment’s square footage, this year’s design week featured all sorts of small, excellent objects, and many of them were even affordable.—
Anthony Paletta,
Curbed,
23 May 2026
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That philosophy extends into the product assortment itself.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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“Patchwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patchwork. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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