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
Bennie Herron’s expressionist style turns Black faces into complex patchworks embroidered with symbols.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 3, 2023
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
All the Red Cross ladies were asking my opinion now for color combinations for the patchworks they were making to send to the soldiers.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
