eclecticism
noun
eclec·ti·cism
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Definition of eclecticism
: the theory or practice of an eclectic method
Examples of eclecticism in a Sentence
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Featuring half of the Among the Acres lineup, there’s also a distinct indie rock influence present here as well, adding just the right amount of eclecticism. — Chip Mccabe, courant.com, "Hartbeat Music Festival: Take a listen to the 24 bands that will play for 12 hours on Hartford’s Riverfront Plaza," 27 Aug. 2019 The lineup is conspicuous for its eclecticism, putting rap, rock, country, indie pop and other genres back to back. — Lawrence Specker | [email protected], al, "Delayed by hurricane, MOB Music Fest breezes back into Mobile," 8 Aug. 2019 His columns were alternately praised for their eclecticism and criticized for their ham-handedness. — Adam Rasmi, Quartz, "The UK’s new prime minister has a resume that would make anyone think twice," 23 July 2019 Outside of the show, her love of layered eclecticism translates into bold, soulful interiors, which reflect an elevated aesthetic that is equally comfortable and warm. — Lucia Tonelli, ELLE Decor, "See the Dramatic Reveal from the Best Room Wins Series Premiere," 2 May 2019 The eclecticism that made them so beloved also kept them from reaching stardom. — Andrew Dalton, BostonGlobe.com, "Jerry Lawson, leader of a cappella Persuasions, at 75," 14 July 2019 With the show, Tigerman and his confreres, who quickly became known as the Chicago Four (later the Chicago Seven), had made their point about Chicago eclecticism. — Blair Kamin, chicagotribune.com, "Iconoclastic Chicago architect Stanley Tigerman, who shaped the city with his buildings and ideas, dies at 88," 4 June 2019 Designers are usually their own best ambassadors—can anyone wear a Tom Ford suit like the man himself?—and the eclecticism of Rihanna’s style speaks to the future of her brand. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, "Rihanna’s New Fenty Collection Has Been Hiding in Plain Sight," 21 May 2019 In fact, that eclecticism is a natural outgrowth of the couple’s ancestral history. — Leslie Camhi, ELLE Decor, "Tour the Sanctuary-Like Tribeca Duplex of Designer Beth Bugdaycay," 22 Aug. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'eclecticism.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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eclecticism
noun
eclec·ti·cism
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Medical Definition of eclecticism
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: a theory or practice (as of medicine or psychotherapy) that combines doctrines or methods (as therapeutic procedures) from diverse sources
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: a system of medicine once popular in the United States that depended on plant remedies