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the state's patchwork of outdated laws regulating commercial activity on Sundays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
Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2026
The Chiefs have long survived at running back behind a patchwork of late-round draft picks and bargain free agents.
—Dave Skretta, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
Boise State officials and Idaho legislators have said that a patchwork of new state laws affecting NIL are causing confusion for universities, athletes and all involved.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
Pushing the work to states could create a patchwork of systems with uneven protections.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Unlike session-jam projects like Josh Homme’s Desert Sessions or Beck’s Record Club that encourage spontaneous ideas and not thinking too hard, The Thinking of the World feels like a patchwork pieced together out of files, made by people who weren’t necessarily in the same room at the same time.
—Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2026
The Chiefs have long survived at running back behind a patchwork of late-round draft picks and bargain free agents.
—Dave Skretta, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
Boise State officials and Idaho legislators have said that a patchwork of new state laws affecting NIL are causing confusion for universities, athletes and all involved.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
Pushing the work to states could create a patchwork of systems with uneven protections.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patchwork
Adjective
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The eclectic Hotel Flora and Fauna, just off the town square, caters to outof-towners who prefer to walk to restaurants and shops.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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Known for its eclectic, dive bar vibe, the restaurant offers classic American fare like Buffalo wings, giant burgers, hot dogs and more.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
13 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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The result also spotlights conference championships’ awkward fit in the current system, particularly given the fact that conference expansion has led to jumbles atop each league’s standings.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 Dec. 2025
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The Los Angeles Metro Lost & Found office off Pasadena Avenue in Montecito Heights has items as varied as cellphones and blowtorches that have been found by Metro staff or security guards on buses and rail lines.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Sabalenka played an airtight first set, displaying complete mastery over the varied aspects of her game, and zipped to a 3-1 lead.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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North Allegheny's high school swim team set a new PIAA record Wednesday for the 200-yard relay medley at the 2026 PIAA 3A State Championships at Bucknell University.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Hosting the AMAs for the first time in 10 years, Lopez opened the show with a medley of 23 of the year’s biggest hits.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
10 Mar. 2026
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The seedlings and saplings are mostly knee-high to chest-high and mixed with thickets of ceanothus and other post-fire brush growing amid the true giants that stand dead among them.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The verdict was mixed, but the defendants were convicted on a majority of the 65 total counts.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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For much of the season, Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball star Darryn Peterson has dealt with a variety of health issues.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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Lingerie brands like Skims, Thirdlove, and Aerie make them in a variety of styles—triangle, scoopneck, longline, T-shirt—with features like adjustable straps, removable cups that add shape to small busts, and wide under-bust bands that support larger boobs.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Guiducci is prioritizing movie stars, nominees and (hopefully) winners while clearing the room of outside media, reps, sponsors and the assorted industry suits who’ve long treated the party as a networking event.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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Her lyrics declared independence from clingy lovers and assorted social expectations, often through analogies inspired by technology.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026
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For a buzzier vibe, head to Salted Melon for any assortment of bowls, salads and wraps, popular among more health-conscious crowds and university students.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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From chocolate walnut sea salt cookies to an assortment of seasonal cheesecakes and a rainbow of French macarons, your sweet cravings are guaranteed to be satisfied.—
Morgan Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Patchwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patchwork. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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