as in assortments
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the state's patchwork of outdated laws regulating commercial activity on Sundays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 patchworks
There are a few patchworks, a few mistakes, and this is what this body’s showing.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patchworks
Noun
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Michaels has increased in-store space for sewing and yarn assortments and is actively expanding its yarn selection by 25% this year to meet customer demand.—
Chad Murphy,
USA Today,
8 Oct. 2025
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Upcoming improvements include remodeling of sushi kiosks, digital expansion of both curbside pickup and delivery options, and regional online assortments tailored to members’ preferences.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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Best known for his monumental laminated glass sculptures embedded with layered imagery and paint to create intricate three-dimensional collages, Dustin Yellin’s Werner’s Crater (2025), a collage and acrylic on canvas, unveils a new perspective into his multidisciplinary practice.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Cameron creates oil paintings, embroidery and mixed media collages.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
17 Sep. 2025
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Depending on the brand, it may be made from a single type of pumpkin or, more commonly, a blend of varieties (like Dickinson or Hubbard squash) that are chosen for their smooth texture and naturally sweet flavor.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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There are many wood chip flavors on the market, but the most popular varieties are apple, cherry, hickory, mesquite and pecan.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Ray’s most chaotic photograms—jumbles that push out of the frame or look like time bombs ready to explode—find echoes in his films, projected on the back walls, a show in themselves.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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Here, she's seen performing on her variety show, which featured a number of famous guests and her own musical medleys.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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A lot of those songs wind up in the polka medleys.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Patchworks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patchworks. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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