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an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
an environmental issue that brought together a crazy quilt of people from all points on the political spectrum
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Recent Examples of crazy quilt
My generational touchstones don’t form a cinematic canon as much as a crazy quilt of vibes, impulses, bat signals and dog whistles that — randomly, digressively, but somehow coherently — define the arc of a random, digressive, somehow coherent life.
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Ann Hornaday, Washington Post, 21 Nov. 2023
That leaves much of the regulatory responsibility to local governing bodies, with a resulting crazy quilt of rules.
—Carolyn Barber, Fortune, 1 June 2023
Patchwork of rules The FairTax would add to a crazy quilt of rules on what goods and services incur a sales tax.
—Todd J. Gillman, Dallas News, 13 Apr. 2023
Ever seen a patchwork crazy quilt?
—Winnie Sun, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2023
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Ann Hornaday, Washington Post, 21 Nov. 2023
That leaves much of the regulatory responsibility to local governing bodies, with a resulting crazy quilt of rules.
—Carolyn Barber, Fortune, 1 June 2023
Patchwork of rules The FairTax would add to a crazy quilt of rules on what goods and services incur a sales tax.
—Todd J. Gillman, Dallas News, 13 Apr. 2023
Ever seen a patchwork crazy quilt?
—Winnie Sun, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crazy quilt
Noun
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With Nicole Scherzinger and Patina Miller staring adoringly at him, the Scottish star performed a medley of three songs, including a cheeky rendition of The Ladies Who Lunch—how appropriate, given the venue.—
Freya Drohan,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2025
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The loving medley included performances by Stevie Wonder, Janelle Monáe, Cynthia Erivo, and more, with an introduction by Will Smith.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
3 Feb. 2025
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Home warranties cover a variety of systems in your home, like electrical, plumbing and HVAC.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
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Since many of the horses have medical conditions, the rescue manages a variety of diets, medications and treatment plans for the animals, along with cleaning stalls and other tasks.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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Other finds include a purse full of silver coins, an assortment of the king's exotic spices—including cloves, pieces of ginger, peppercorns and fist-sized lumps of saffron—sourced from locations as far away as modern-day Indonesia.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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The limited releases will also feature an assortment of products, including activity kits and themed coloring books.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
5 Feb. 2025
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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
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Fragments of her mother’s suicide note serve as collage material; Portrait of the Artist and Her Mother, a large mixed-media work from 1992, actually incorporates a snapshot of her mother’s body in an open casket.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
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Young’s work draws deeply from the elements around him—in his surroundings, through street graffiti, and at his studio in a mostly African-American neighborhood of Miami—organically blending painting, drawing, and collage materials.—
Miguel Sirgado,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
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Every moment is brimming with whimsical detail, from lacy-white magical threads that are conjured out of thin air, to a giant talking catfish who looks like he’s made out of a colorful patchwork quilt, and glowing azure glass bottles that adorn a gnarled tree, just begging to be plucked.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
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Holmes took inspiration from the A.P.C. archives in Paris, debuting sandals, jeans, miniskirts and blouses, as well as a patchwork quilt based on a design by her own mother.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
26 Jan. 2025
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Others will require research or development by the alphabet soup of agencies involved in crafting immigration policy.—
Michael D. Shear,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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As January trudges, many of us have already started receiving the alphabet soup of yearly tax forms.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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