Eclecticism

/ɪklˈɛktɪsˌɪzəm/

[noun]

Eclecticism

[NOUN]

making decisions on the basis of what seems best instead of following some single doctrine or style

synonyms : eclectic method

a style or approach that combines various architectural influences, elements, or styles from different time periods or cultures to create a unique and diverse design

Examples

1. Looking at all of these, I kept marveling at the eclecticism of most everybody's book collections.

2. I think that becoming the leader of a college and not just any college, a college that has had a 130 plus year history, great tradition, great classicism, great eclecticism as well has been a great challenge for me because I've learned that a leader has both frames.

3. So: as we saw first at Powerscourt, in Ireland, here at Hadrian’s Villa near modern Tivoli there’s also eclecticism creating a complex narrative.

4. And both, I think that's quite me as quite, you know, that eclecticism.