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the state's patchwork of outdated laws regulating commercial activity on Sundays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
Maya Goldman, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
Experts say that the lack of progress is due, at least in part, to a patchwork regulatory system that has struggled to keep pace with an increasingly complex food supply.
—Emily Schmall, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
This deregulation at the federal level creates a patchwork of different environmental policies from state to state, Isaacson said.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 10 Nov. 2024
But their first mission is complicated by betrayals, romances, a few twists and the chaos factor brought by the Bride’s patchwork ex, Eric Frankenstein (David Harbour).
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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The bottom line: Allowing the ban to stand would effectively leave in place a patchwork of laws on gender affirming care for minors, with different states permitting different levels of access to care, KFF policy experts wrote last month.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
Experts say that the lack of progress is due, at least in part, to a patchwork regulatory system that has struggled to keep pace with an increasingly complex food supply.
—Emily Schmall, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
This deregulation at the federal level creates a patchwork of different environmental policies from state to state, Isaacson said.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 10 Nov. 2024
But their first mission is complicated by betrayals, romances, a few twists and the chaos factor brought by the Bride’s patchwork ex, Eric Frankenstein (David Harbour).
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patchwork
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Now celebrating its 36th anniversary, this international festival from Jan. 2 to 12 is known and loved for its eclectic lineup of movies, stellar access to megawatt stars and for showcasing food focused films in a series of fun feasts called Dinner and a Movie.Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Strewn against the bar's chic themes are festive garlands, wreaths and bows, providing the perfect eclectic backdrop.Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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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
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Think of it instead as a Rube Goldberg machine, reimagining doodles as dense jumbles of steps and if-then rules.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2024
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But the amount of verification varied from unit to unit, according to at least eight officers.Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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While there are plenty of no-name carbon copy trainers and NPCs scattered throughout Pokémon, the characters that are part of the story tend to be wildly varied, with no two major characters being all that alike.Oliver Brandt, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Hugh Jackman is delivering the medley of our dreams.Jen Juneau, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Carrots Organic carrots, as well as organic and conventional vegetable medleys containing carrots, by the brand 4Earth Farms sold from September to November in seven states were recalled due to the risk of E. coli contamination, the FDA said on Dec. 2.Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 17 Dec. 2024
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Despite the mixed responses, the image continues to fuel debate across social media.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Alternatively, operators can opt for mixed cabins of 16, 18, 20, or super-luxury 538-square-foot apartments.Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
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Cumulus clouds appear in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, often recognized as the classic fluffy, white clouds that dot the sky.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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There are a variety of credit cards available to many different credit profiles, including easy-to-get card options for those with bad credit or no credit at all.Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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The combination of light-as-air whipped topping, assorted fruits, marshmallows, and chocolate make this, well, heavenly.Patricia S York, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
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Cards with holiday greetings hang in a prominent position above a table of sweets that included this year candied pecans, cookies, assorted fruit, nutty breads and a temptingly iced cake.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
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Each recipient family was to receive its own unique assortment of gifts, based on the age of their children.JC Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 26 Dec. 2024
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His assortment of businesses brought in some $2.4 billion in revenue and some $550 million in income from 2017 to 2020.Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Patchwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patchwork. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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