patchwork
noun
something made up of an incongruous variety of pieces or parts; hodgepodge.
patchworks
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pluralof patchwork.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Lek’s paintings are so layered that they have been likened to quilts — rich patchworks that remind viewers how much more there is to see.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 4, 2023
Across the state, Marshall has documented the transformation of landscapes historically characterized by patchworks of saplings, mature trees, shrubs and meadows — all shaped by frequent, small fires.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 1, 2023
So are the stargates, which are quilt-like patchworks of boxes, arches and circles.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 6, 2022
Scientists hope patchworks of multi-coloured crops will help hide them "in plain sight" from pests as a natural alternative to pesticides.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2022
It makes the stories patchworks, not beautiful rugs.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
