How to Use eclecticism in a Sentence
eclecticism
noun-
That eclecticism is part of the appeal, and the rush of the fleeting deal is baked right into the premise.
— Mackenzie Chung Fegan, Bon Appétit, 9 Aug. 2022 -
The core element of the look was a winged eye, which combined with the clothes added to the overall eclecticism.
— Tish Weinstock, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2022 -
The eclecticism of the bill spoke to his wandering ear, and ranged from the terse hardcore of Show Me the Body to the wise-ass raps of Wiki.
— Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 21 May 2018 -
The once-gritty area on Market and Main streets carries the torch of eclecticism.
— Andrea Sachs, chicagotribune.com, 25 Sep. 2017 -
Along the way, Corliss won some high-profile fans who shared his open-minded eclecticism.
— John Ruch, Washington Post, 24 Sep. 2019 -
Yet others at the label were put off by her eclecticism.
— Luis Melgar, Washington Post, 8 Dec. 2023 -
This being America in the year 2018, Holter's eclecticism has been framed in terms of his blackness.
— Tony Adler, Chicago Reader, 23 May 2018 -
Which explains the eclecticism of Black Mirror’s episodes.
— Evan Romano, Men's Health, 14 June 2023 -
If anything, the eclecticism that defined Weaver’s career from the start has grown more pronounced.
— Frank Bruni Photographs By Craig McDean, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2020 -
The eclecticism that made them so beloved also kept them from reaching stardom.
— Andrew Dalton, BostonGlobe.com, 14 July 2019 -
That eclecticism -- and Greg Miller's irreverent attitude, yelps and howls -- set the cow-punks apart from the herd.
— John Petkovic, cleveland.com, 4 Jan. 2018 -
Mixing the eclecticism of the former with the insouciance of the latter is working wonders so far.
— Alice Newbold, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2022 -
There’s a playfulness to this eclecticism as well, and yet the sum of the parts feels rigorously edited.
— Douglas Brenner, House Beautiful, 3 Nov. 2017 -
In his eclecticism, dwells one of Dillom's greatest fortes.
— Javier Hasse, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2021 -
The pointillistic eclecticism of @NYT_first_said does tend to highlight the linguistic extremes—the novelties and the gags and the groaners.
— Max Norman, The New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2023 -
That org chart eclecticism often has structural or personal reasons, but is also a sign of the newness of the role.
— Peter Vanham, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2022 -
Leafing through this book provides a reminder of Willis’ eclecticism.
— Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2024 -
That being said, the particular form that its eclecticism takes is one of the things that gives such an outfit its character.
— BostonGlobe.com, 14 July 2021 -
Rose tinted pearls and silver beading on bracelets offer vintage vibes, but can be stacked and layered for a very 2020 sense of eclecticism.
— Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2020 -
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, 27 Aug. 2019 -
This eclecticism didn’t produce the most commercial music, but people seemed to like it.
— oregonlive, 15 Nov. 2021 -
The Book Review’s appeal has always been its eclecticism.
— New York Times, 18 Aug. 2017 -
So to me, making these small films is just a continuation of that eclecticism in my resume.
— Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2023 -
Though hints of eclecticism remain, his style has evolved into a refined replica.
— Kyle Lamar Rice, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2023 -
An unusual shade of light green in a high-gloss modernizes the room while a midcentury sofa brings a new level of eclecticism to the space.
— Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 1 Dec. 2022 -
Originally conceived as a noodle shop, Soothr has grown its menu to reflect the merry eclecticism of a street fair.
— The New Yorker, 19 Nov. 2021 -
While the premiere sale simply boasted the magnitude of their belongings, this sale hones in on the couple's affinity for the eclecticism of the late 19th and 20th centuries.
— Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 11 May 2023 -
The grassroots Mobile event focuses on up-and-coming artists and eclecticism.
— al, 6 July 2020 -
This is a band known for its eclecticism and endless creativity.
— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2024 -
It’s this embrace of pattern and eclecticism that make this house different than so many others on Sea Island.
— House Beautiful, 1 Sep. 2021
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