eclecticism
noun
eclec·ti·cism
i-ˈklek-tə-ˌsi-zəm 
e-
: the theory or practice of an eclectic method
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The chaotic, attitude-giving theme calls for minimalist silhouettes, early 2000s eclecticism and an intentionally undone aesthetic.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
The show’s eclecticism is looking more like a bug than a feature as the weeks go by.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2024
At every hour of the day, the details of the apartment elevate the home, from the eclecticism of the colors to the lighting integrated into the ceiling.
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2024
In the past, Channel 4’s election coverage has leaned into the broadcaster’s reputation for eclecticism.
—Anna Russell, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
The show’s eclecticism is looking more like a bug than a feature as the weeks go by.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2024
At every hour of the day, the details of the apartment elevate the home, from the eclecticism of the colors to the lighting integrated into the ceiling.
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2024
In the past, Channel 4’s election coverage has leaned into the broadcaster’s reputation for eclecticism.
—Anna Russell, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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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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