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the state's patchwork of outdated laws regulating commercial activity on Sundays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
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Mar. 2025
Flared trousers, leather patchwork, A-line chevron skirts, and a chocolate brown color palette all hinted at the fashion of the 1970s.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Following years of patchwork enforcement efforts, including an anti-crypto regime at the SEC, there finally seems to be progress on effective, common-sense, and actionable regulation for crypto payments.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The trend, which was huge in the 2010s in a memorable patchwork pattern, is actually a super comfortable way to rock shorts while traveling.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Slouchy fits with grungy washes were embellished with baubles, distressing and color contrasting patchwork.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Mar. 2025
Flared trousers, leather patchwork, A-line chevron skirts, and a chocolate brown color palette all hinted at the fashion of the 1970s.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Following years of patchwork enforcement efforts, including an anti-crypto regime at the SEC, there finally seems to be progress on effective, common-sense, and actionable regulation for crypto payments.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The trend, which was huge in the 2010s in a memorable patchwork pattern, is actually a super comfortable way to rock shorts while traveling.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patchwork
Adjective
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At your literal doorstep was a veritable world capital of social connection, retail nirvana and eclectic dining opportunities.—
David Petitti,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Snag a seat underneath a canopy of palm fronds, where you’ll be surrounded by eclectic art and the sound of live music.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Instead, voters themselves are jumbles of competing and sometimes contradictory interests.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2025
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Baker also leads the orchestra, which sounds grand — although the sound in the arts center’s Pugh Theater often left musicians, lead singers and chorus all at the same level, with actors speaking over all of it at the same time to create a sonic jumble.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Fruit should be part of a varied diet that includes vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and dairy.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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Your unique, varied experience works against you in keyword scoring.—
Gina Riley,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In 2015, Lopez, 55, opened the awards ceremony by dancing to a medley of the biggest songs from that year.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The medley of cheeses is carefully chosen to achieve richness and depth.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Earnings could be driven by slightly higher net interest income, although the performance of other segments could be more mixed.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Previously, the Twins have worn blue tops with blue pants, which drew mixed reviews when it was unveiled last year.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Their tech lets clothing companies show off a wide variety of sizes and styles—and for a whole lot cheaper.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Houston, which was devastated by Hurricane Harvey in 2017, bounced back more quickly than expected because its economy was split among a wide variety of industries, including health care, aerospace, shipping, manufacturing and technology.—
Shoshi Parks,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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What’s clearly on display throughout Epic Universe is world building on a scale traditionally more assorted with Disney parks.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2025
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My standard ocean-view room was a generous 500 square feet and furnished with a four-poster king bed, a three-seat sectional sofa, a writing desk, ample closet space for two, and a glass hutch that held a Nespresso coffee maker, art books, and assorted figurines.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2025
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From an assortment standpoint, data helps massively as well.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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What was wrong with an assortment of kingdoms, fiefdoms, and tribes?—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Patchwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patchwork. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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