eclecticism
noun
eclec·ti·cism
i-ˈklek-tə-ˌsi-zəm 
e-
: the theory or practice of an eclectic method
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The collection is rooted in eclecticism—the movement that broke strict conventions to instead combine the best elements from various systems or historic styles.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
25 June 2026
The result is a refined eclecticism that captures the soul of the home and reflects its owner's individuality.
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Sophie Aliece Hollis,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
For that anniversary, Williamsburg was effective in recovering American architecture from the ravages of eclecticism.
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Time,
2 June 2026
But the eclecticism almost sneaks up on you.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 May 2026
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
25 June 2026
The result is a refined eclecticism that captures the soul of the home and reflects its owner's individuality.
—
Sophie Aliece Hollis,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
For that anniversary, Williamsburg was effective in recovering American architecture from the ravages of eclecticism.
—
Time,
2 June 2026
But the eclecticism almost sneaks up on you.
—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for eclecticism
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“Eclecticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eclecticism. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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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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