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the state's patchwork of outdated laws regulating commercial activity on Sundays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
Chris Schalkx, AFAR Media, 14 Feb. 2025
Screenwriter Zach Dean creates a patchwork offering where the gimmicky hook of monsters lurking below draws us in, then develops into solid chills.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
These policies create a patchwork of legal landscapes that vary widely between and within states, affecting aspects of everyday life ranging from how kids learn and play to where adults live and work.
—Nathaniel M. Tran, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2025
Gomez wore a long black peacoat and blue jeans for the occasion, while her music-producer partner — who proposed to her in December — opted for a colorful look complete with a light denim jacket, patchwork pants and a button-up shirt.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
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Noun
During the blooming season from late April to early May, the area turns into a Technicolor patchwork of flower fields that are celebrated from April 18 to May 5 during the region’s annual Tulip Festival Noordoostpolder.
—Chris Schalkx, AFAR Media, 14 Feb. 2025
Screenwriter Zach Dean creates a patchwork offering where the gimmicky hook of monsters lurking below draws us in, then develops into solid chills.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
These policies create a patchwork of legal landscapes that vary widely between and within states, affecting aspects of everyday life ranging from how kids learn and play to where adults live and work.
—Nathaniel M. Tran, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2025
Gomez wore a long black peacoat and blue jeans for the occasion, while her music-producer partner — who proposed to her in December — opted for a colorful look complete with a light denim jacket, patchwork pants and a button-up shirt.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patchwork
Adjective
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So Far The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time The result is an eclectic project that ranges in tone from traditional country to Austin folk to blues.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Emmy Award winner's eclectic place, which is the product of a gut-renovation, has even been featured on the cover of Ellé Decor.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Minimize noise and clutter Dr. Small says environmental triggers like loud sounds and jumbles of papers and clothing can increase sundowning symptoms.—
Cathy Habas,
SELF,
17 Jan. 2025
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Owners’ names now read like jumbles of computer code, retirement homes or rock bands: Silver Sage, Dream Homes, Blue Apple, P Fin VII, Wref II, 3xs2, Vivid, Straight Red Lines, TKJK, Jags Proper.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2024
Adjective
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Ghostly encounters are peppered through the promo, to varied levels of fear.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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In stacked and varied casts during his time on the show, Sudeikis more than held his own, displaying a star wattage (even while playing a dancing sidekick) that's gone on to serve him especially well since leaving in 2013.—
Dennis Perkins,
EW.com,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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No disrespect to Sir Paul McCartney, but Dwayne Carter Jr. (a.k.a. Lil Wayne) clearly had the superior musical medley of the night.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Lil Wayne Gets Support from The Roots for Career-Spanning Medley After Super Bowl Disappointment 8 hr 20 min ago Lil Wayne pulled together a medley of some of his biggest hits during his SNL50: The Anniversary Special performance with The Roots.—
Lindsay Kimble,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Trump's success record at Supreme Court mixed Trump’s record at the Supreme Court during his first administration was mixed.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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But their tens of billions of dollars’ worth of weapons and financial aid have shown mixed results.—
Scott Peterson,
The Christian Science Monitor,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Generals, like the Globetrotters, practice and work on a variety of areas on the court.—
Jason Jones,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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The shelter was funded largely through a variety of grants from the county, the state and the federal government.—
Gqlshare,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In the theater space, he was involved with the company’s investment in Empire Street Productions, and assorted individual project investments on both Broadway and London’s West End (Prima Facie, The Band’s Visit).—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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Saldana’s jewelry which consisted of a necklace, earrings, and assorted rings was striking, these pieces were credited to De Beers.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The three-time AL MVP played in 82 or fewer games in three of the last four seasons while dealing with an assortment of injuries.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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Mixed-use malls retain an assortment of retail stores and dining options, but those traditional mall staples now share space with bank branches, blood centers, police stations, tax preparation services and even residences.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Patchwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patchwork. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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