maximalism
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- /ˈmæksɪməlɪzəm/
- Perhaps "The Cantos," at roughly twenty-three thousand lines, offers the best prefiguration of contemporary maximalism.
Examples
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The living room was designed with maximalism in mind, featuring an array of decorative pieces and rich textures.
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I'm a sucker for maximalism.
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It's just so sparkly and beautiful and this practicing maximalism here, You know what?
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It is peak phone maximalism.
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Like he's one of the few guys who has pulled off a pure combination of minimalism and maximalism in what he does.
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The artist's work is a stunning example of maximalism, filled with vibrant colors and intricate patterns.
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In fashion, maximalism is characterized by bold prints and layers, creating a dramatic look.
Synonyms
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Having many parts or details that are hard to understand
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Careful, detailed work that has many small parts or decorations
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The quality of being very complex with many small parts
The use of very fancy, detailed language or style that feels too much
Antonyms
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Etymology
Maximalism comes from maximum meaning 'greatest' and the ending -ism meaning a 'style' or 'way'. So maximalism in art and design is a 'more is more' approach that favours rich detail and bold excess instead of simple looks.