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the state's patchwork of outdated laws regulating commercial activity on Sundays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
Derek Sandhaus, Saveur, 10 July 2025
Styles include patchwork, applique, paper pieced (and its cousin English paper pieced), scrap, string, and more.
—Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
Maintaining this essential infrastructure requires a patchwork of federal, state and local oversight — and an equally complex funding system.
—Tirzah Duren, Boston Herald, 8 July 2025
Top trends: Detailed patchworks, as seen in Junya Watanabe, Kartik Research and Craig Green.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
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Noun
Situated along the Aegean coast of Thessaly province, the industrial city is a grindingly monotonous patchwork of concrete block buildings; everything of historical interest was leveled during a series of devastating earthquakes in the 1950s.
—Derek Sandhaus, Saveur, 10 July 2025
Styles include patchwork, applique, paper pieced (and its cousin English paper pieced), scrap, string, and more.
—Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
Maintaining this essential infrastructure requires a patchwork of federal, state and local oversight — and an equally complex funding system.
—Tirzah Duren, Boston Herald, 8 July 2025
Top trends: Detailed patchworks, as seen in Junya Watanabe, Kartik Research and Craig Green.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patchwork
Adjective
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Over her many years in the public eye, Hadid’s fashion sense has stayed largely consistent: eclectic and fun-loving—a mix of supermodel and California kid.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
17 July 2025
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Lebanese-American auteur Lina Matta returns with an eclectic array of feature films and documentaries for this year’s series shining light on contemporary Arab filmmakers.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
10 July 2025
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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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Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The reality of Cancun is much more varied and infinitely richer than most visitors realize.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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What’s more impressive about the music in the film is how the directors find smart, varied ways to stage the songs.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The stew usually has a tomato-and-barbecue-sauce base and includes a medley of vegetables and potatoes.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 July 2025
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So, Katz was, and continues to be, ahead of her time, offering a medley of individualized laser services (something that is still somewhat rare in combination) at a price that makes these often astronomical treatments relatively accessible.—
Nora Zelevansky,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Valuation Analysis Block presents a mixed valuation picture compared to market benchmarks.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Ask about foot soaks: While evidence is mixed, some people find that soaking their feet in Epsom salts relieves and reduces pain.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Over 70 artists will show a variety of fine art, ranging from glass to garden art, wood sculpting to jewelry, and paintings to photography.—
Elaine Rewolinski,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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The products have been sold at a variety of retailers, including Walmart, Target, Costco and Amazon.—
Melina Khan,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Many craft liquor brands and assorted businesses, like bitters, are facing challenges, and several, like The Bitter Housewife are quietly closing.—
Jeanette Hurt,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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This is your last chance to stock up on Disney Lego builds, sets from Star Wars, Lego Harry Potter scenes, assorted bricks, and so much more for up to 57 percent off.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Time is running out, so here’s a fresh assortment of markdowns to choose from.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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To attract a wider assortment of bird species, plant both evergreen and deciduous trees.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 July 2025
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“Patchwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patchwork. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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