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Maximalism meaning

  1. The opposite of minimalism: a tendency toward excess.
  2. An ideology favoring radical or aggressive action to achieve expansive goals; the stance of maximalists.

Using Maximalism

  • The main meaning on this page is: The opposite of minimalism: a tendency toward excess. | An ideology favoring radical or aggressive action to achieve expansive goals; the stance of maximalists.
  • In the example corpus, maximalism often appears in combinations such as: maximalism is, of maximalism, eclectic maximalism.

Context around Maximalism

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 21.4 words
  • Position in the sentence: 6 start, 4 middle, 6 end
  • Sentence types: 15 statements, 0 questions, 1 exclamations

Often before:

eclectic 2× memphis 1× embraced 1× biblical 1×

Often after:

thredup 1× marie 1× night 1×

Sentence patterns with Maximalism

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

about eclectic maximalism 1× art of maximalism with this 1× gen z maximalism thredup s 1× includes biblical maximalism which generally 1× look embraced maximalism 1× maximalism is edging 1× maximalism is key 1× maximalism night was 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

florida craftart celebrates 1× from stunning colour 1× in a push 1× maximalism is edging 1× maximalism night was 1× maximalism vs minimalism 1×

Common sentence endings:

about eclectic maximalism 1× for rio stones 1× from florida artists 1× fun and nostalgic 1× haley lu richardson 1× into the overstuffed 1×

Words around Maximalism

Just before it in the word index:

maximal 130 maxima 85 maxim 205 maxillofacial 13 maxillary 14 maxillae 3

Just after it in the word index:

maximalist 37 maximality 2 maximally 34 maximals 7 maxime 54 maximen 2

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaaa 20 abductees 20 abdulahi 20 abetment 20 abhors 20 ablution 20

Corpus analysis for Maximalism

  • In this selection, "maximalism" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 21.4 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, eclectic, memphis, embraced, thredup, marie and night stand out and add context to how "maximalism" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include about eclectic maximalism and art of maximalism with this. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "maximalism" sits close to words such as aaaa, abductees and abdulahi, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with maximalism

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Maximalism is key here. (4 words)

Maximalism vs Minimalism: two Lifestyle writers. (6 words)

There's something comfortingly rebellious about maximalism. (7 words)

Longer example sentences

This fish-shaped gluggle jug (named after the air that gets trapped in the tail, which makes a characteristic glugging noise when poured) may not be for everyone, but for couples who love a touch of maximalism, this should definitely be on your wish list. (45 words)

While mid-century pieces will always have appeal as design staples, the author of More is More: Memphis, Maximalism and New Wave Design, said 1980s pieces that “combine extravagant shape and colour” were the contemporary designs to invest in. (39 words)

From stunning colour schemes to savvy money-saving techniques, Carrie and her husband have managed to take a boring lilac-heavy and turn it into their dream home, which she refers to as a "little haven of eclectic maximalism". (39 words)

Exclamation examples

So, if you haven't heard, let me be the first to tell you that minimalism is out and maximalism is in! (22 words)

Example sentences (16)

In a push for Gen Z maximalism, ThredUp’s latest closet collab taps “Haley Lu Richardson.

Maximalism is key here.

Or bypass all of that for the main dining room with a mural of the patron saint of maximalism — Marie Antoinette — sitting on a couch inviting you to eat cake.

So, if you haven't heard, let me be the first to tell you that minimalism is out and maximalism is in!

There's something comfortingly rebellious about maximalism.

This fish-shaped gluggle jug (named after the air that gets trapped in the tail, which makes a characteristic glugging noise when poured) may not be for everyone, but for couples who love a touch of maximalism, this should definitely be on your wish list.

While mid-century pieces will always have appeal as design staples, the author of More is More: Memphis, Maximalism and New Wave Design, said 1980s pieces that “combine extravagant shape and colour” were the contemporary designs to invest in.

Florida CraftArt celebrates the art of maximalism with this autumn exhibit, Explore a gallery of mixed media, intertwined materials, and deep messages from Florida artists.

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From stunning colour schemes to savvy money-saving techniques, Carrie and her husband have managed to take a boring lilac-heavy and turn it into their dream home, which she refers to as a "little haven of eclectic maximalism".

Maximalism night was amazingly fun and nostalgic.

The drawback to the production’s maximalism is that its resplendence can quickly balloon into the overstuffed.

The hotel occupies a former Victorian mansion, and is all about eclectic maximalism.

True to Met Gala fashion, Bhatt’s look embraced maximalism.

Maximalism is edging back into the mainstream, almost as a reaction to the less-is-more minimalist movement, said Patty Ascher-Lewis, marketing director for Rio Stones.

Maximalism vs Minimalism: two Lifestyle writers.

One broad division includes biblical maximalism which generally takes the view that most of the Old Testament or Hebrew Bible is based on history although it is presented through the religious viewpoint of its time.

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Common combinations with maximalism

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "maximalism" in a sentence?
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What does "maximalism" mean?
Maximalism means: The opposite of minimalism: a tendency toward excess.
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