Synonyms of patchwork

patchwork 1 of 2

adjective

as in eclectic

consisting of many things of different sorts

a patchwork collection of antiques from different periods

Synonyms & Similar Words

• eclectic
• varied
• mixed
• assorted
• diverse
• heterogeneous
• messy
• miscellaneous
• chaotic
• kitchen-sink
• indiscriminate
• promiscuous
• raggle-taggle
• various
• littered
• disparate
• magpie
• motley
• multifarious
• combined
• divergent
• ragtag
• jumbled
• cluttered
• hybrid
• manifold
• sundry
• piebald
• multiple
• disordered
• blended
• composite
• muddled
• myriad
• fused
• disheveled
• multiplex
• intermixed
• intermingled
• amalgamated
• incorporated
• merged
• disarranged
• conglomerate
• confused
• disarrayed
• commingled
• mingled
• unclassified
• messed
• farraginous
• unsorted
• commixed
• conglomerated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• homogeneous
• uniform
• same
• like
• identical
• monolithic
• individual
• separate
• distinctive
• distinct
• alike

patchwork

2 of 2

noun

ˈpach-ˌwərk 

as in jumble

an unorganized collection or mixture of various things

the state's patchwork of outdated laws regulating commercial activity on Sundays

Synonyms & Similar Words

• jumble
• medley
• variety
• assortment
• collage
• hodgepodge
• mishmash
• mélange
• amalgam
• hotchpotch
• ragbag
• potpourri
• pastiche
• jungle
• blend
• menagerie
• clutter
• salad
• smorgasbord
• litter
• tangle
• patchwork quilt
• farrago
• hash
• agglomeration
• stew
• scramble
• motley
• montage
• shuffle
• gallimaufry
• combination
• miscellany
• crazy quilt
• alphabet soup
• gumbo
• mixed bag
• ragout
• grab bag
• agglomerate
• rummage
• omnium-gatherum
• miscellanea
• jambalaya
• botch
• welter
• salmagundi
• olio
• accumulation
• macédoine
• olla podrida
• conglomeration
• tumble
• muddle
• notions
• aggregation
• conglomerate
• fusion
• aggregate
• detritus
• mess
• composite
• sundries
• catchall
• compound
• chaos
• oddments
• odds and ends
• disarray
• intermixture
• admixture
• alloy
• morass
• disorder
• shambles
• disarrangement
• mix-up
• commixture
• imbroglio
• snarl
• confusion
• dog's breakfast
• bollix
• knot

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of patchwork

Noun

When asked whether the patchwork nature of exclusive streaming rights to races would confuse viewers, O'Donnell said the breadth was actually a benefit. — Catriona Marangi, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

There is currently a patchwork of state NIL laws with varying rights, obligations and enforcement mechanisms, meaning schools and athletes play by varying sets of rules—and the rules could change if an athlete changes schools. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2026

See a patchwork of colors on the McKenzie River National Recreation Trail, which starts in an old lava flow before weaving across its namesake river and through old-growth forests. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026

To understand this emerging patchwork of vaccine policy, STAT’s Chelsea Cirruzzo looks at five races in November. — O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 10 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing patchwork

• patchwork quilt