patchwork

Long believed to have a uniform crystal structure, the material actually contains a complex patchwork of different atomic arrangements.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 25, 2026

Airlines face a patchwork of often differing advisories, including from regulators, intelligence agencies and private-security consultants.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

The government said this would end the current "patchwork" of approaches across different rail operators, and help create "a clear, consistent message across the network".

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

Because regulation of AI in advertising depends on a patchwork of state legislation, many of these ads are not required to disclose the use of AI.

From Salon ● Oct. 6, 2026

“Here’s what was in the box,” said Lina, lifting the covering paper from her patchwork of scraps.

From "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau

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

There are patchworks of orchards and crops, all shades of green, spotted with cows and farmhouses.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau