Examples of Eurocentric in a Sentence
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Michelin stars and tasting menus were reserved for more Eurocentric cuisines.
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2023
Far more than simply drawing inspiration, designers—often from white or Eurocentric backgrounds—have long mined from minority groups, adopting their underrepresented craftwork or techniques before passing them off as their own.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2023
In general, Brian said, The Post has been trying to use more accent marks — a change from our former, more Eurocentric practice.
—John Kelly, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2023
There’s another interesting dynamic: As people have been reevaluating and challenging Eurocentric history in recent years, design and decorative arts collectors have expanded their scope too.
—Curbed, 16 June 2023
Taylor Wilson: And Josh, this new center seems like kind of a Eurocentric effort.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 4 July 2023
This choice challenges the limited and Eurocentric standards of beauty that have dominated mainstream narratives.
—Condé Nast, Vogue, 21 June 2023
Concert dance is notoriously most often presented through the Eurocentric male lens.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2023
Simultaneously, Eurocentric tastes are becoming less popular, Ray said.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 15 May 2023
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2023
Far more than simply drawing inspiration, designers—often from white or Eurocentric backgrounds—have long mined from minority groups, adopting their underrepresented craftwork or techniques before passing them off as their own.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2023
In general, Brian said, The Post has been trying to use more accent marks — a change from our former, more Eurocentric practice.
—John Kelly, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2023
There’s another interesting dynamic: As people have been reevaluating and challenging Eurocentric history in recent years, design and decorative arts collectors have expanded their scope too.
—Curbed, 16 June 2023
Taylor Wilson: And Josh, this new center seems like kind of a Eurocentric effort.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 4 July 2023
This choice challenges the limited and Eurocentric standards of beauty that have dominated mainstream narratives.
—Condé Nast, Vogue, 21 June 2023
Concert dance is notoriously most often presented through the Eurocentric male lens.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2023
Simultaneously, Eurocentric tastes are becoming less popular, Ray said.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 15 May 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1927, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near Eurocentric
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“Eurocentric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Eurocentric. Accessed 22 Sep. 2023.
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