historicism
noun
his·tor·i·cism
| \ hi-ˈstȯr-ə-ˌsi-zəm
, -ˈstär-\
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Definition of historicism
: a theory, doctrine, or style that emphasizes the importance of history: such as
a
: a theory in which history is seen as a standard of value or as a determinant of events
b
: a style (as in architecture) characterized by the use of traditional forms and elements
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Other Words from historicism
historicist
\ hi-ˈstȯr-ə-sist
, -ˈstär- \
adjective or noun
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adjective or noun
Examples of historicism in a Sentence
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As woman designer standing with women, Burton creates this validating, embracing beauty with a deft hand, a seemingly endless arsenal of historicism and romanticism, and a deep-seated appreciation of craft and English heritage. — Steff Yotka, Vogue, "“I Really Feel Quite Lucky”—Sarah Burton Reflects on Her Magical Career at Alexander McQueen," 30 May 2019 Through Jayne’s offices, Boudin would also covertly help her friend, the First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, redecorate the public reception rooms of the White House with chic and impeccably executed historicism. — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, "Hamish Bowles Remembers Jayne Wrightsman, Esteemed Arts Connoisseur and Legendary Hostess," 24 Apr. 2019 Wagner rebelled against the historicism that had held sway over liberal Vienna and had inspired its most remarkable architectural achievement, the Ringstrasse Boulevard. — A. J. Goldmann, WSJ, "How Otto Wagner Made Vienna Modern," 12 June 2018 The 3-hour tour features an all-inclusive package of food tastings from downtown and Over-the-Rhine restaurants, one alcohol beverage tasting and an entertaining guide of Cincinnati and its historicism all for just $59. — Monroe Trombly, Cincinnati.com, "What to do in Cincy when it's freezing outside," 3 Jan. 2018 The legal scholar Erwin Chemerinsky argued that conservatives on the Court had turned to history-test historicism because originalism is so patently flawed as a mode of constitutional interpretation. — Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, "Weaponizing the Past," 27 Mar. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'historicism.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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