eclecticism
noun
eclec·ti·cism
i-ˈklek-tə-ˌsi-zəm 
e-
: the theory or practice of an eclectic method
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The eclecticism across our slate includes movies like ‘Longlegs,’ which is by an incredible director, and sits right next to ‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’ by Mohammad Rasoulof, who made the film in Iran in secret while under threat of persecution and escaped the country.
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William Earl, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025
In the opera, that tension gives way to a cheery eclecticism of opinions and musical styles that never quite coalesces into a point of view.
—Corinna Da Fonseca-Wollheim, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
The eclecticism, however, results in some mystifying inclusions.
—Carolina A. Miranda, ARTnews.com, 15 Jan. 2025
The chaotic, attitude-giving theme calls for minimalist silhouettes, early 2000s eclecticism and an intentionally undone aesthetic.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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William Earl, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025
In the opera, that tension gives way to a cheery eclecticism of opinions and musical styles that never quite coalesces into a point of view.
—Corinna Da Fonseca-Wollheim, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
The eclecticism, however, results in some mystifying inclusions.
—Carolina A. Miranda, ARTnews.com, 15 Jan. 2025
The chaotic, attitude-giving theme calls for minimalist silhouettes, early 2000s eclecticism and an intentionally undone aesthetic.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
See all Example Sentences for eclecticism
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eclecticism
noun
eclec·ti·cism
-ˈklek-tə-ˌsiz-əm
1
: a theory or practice (as of medicine or psychotherapy) that combines doctrines or methods (as therapeutic procedures) from diverse sources
2
: a system of medicine once popular in the United States that depended on plant remedies
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