zeitgeist

noun

zeit·geist ˈtsīt-ˌgīst

ˈzīt-

often capitalized

: the general intellectual, moral, and cultural climate of an era

Examples of zeitgeist in a Sentence

His songs perfectly captured the zeitgeist of 1960s America.

Recent Examples on the Web For the last year or so, the energy transition seems to have faced a zeitgeist shift as the term ESG fades from popularity, and consumers worry about inflation. —

Justin Worland, TIME, 23 July 2024 Reflecting the long history of retailers marketing off the Games, H-E-B's Central Market chain has rolled out ads that don't technically mention the Olympics but tap into the zeitgeist. —

Asher Price, Axios, 17 July 2024 There’s been a steady and loyal viewership since Season Six premiered in June, Thomas says, but in the last few weeks there’s been a boom in the conversation happening around the show, catapulting it into the pop-culture zeitgeist. —

Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 12 July 2024 After the pair unleashed a string of diss tracks on each other, Drake and Lamar’s beef completely took over the zeitgeist, leading Lamar to notch a No. 1 record and a monumental showing in Los Angeles’ Kia Forum arena. —

Thania Garcia, Variety, 28 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for zeitgeist

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