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Vocabulary Entry
postmodern
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Relating to or characterized by postmodernism, a movement in art, architecture, and literature that reacts against the ideas and values of modernism.
Example Sentences
"The postmodern artwork challenged traditional notions of beauty."
"Her postmodern view of history incorporates various cultural perspectives."
"The building's postmodern design features eclectic elements from different styles."
N
noun
A style or movement in arts, architecture, and literature that emerges in the late 20th century as a reaction against modernism.
Example Sentences
"Postmodern is known for its mix of different styles and ideas."
"Many artists of the 1980s embraced postmodern as a way to express their individuality."
"Critics often debate the value of postmodern within contemporary culture."