zeitgeist

IPA: tsˈaɪtgaɪst

noun

  • The spirit of the age; the taste, outlook, and spirit characteristic of a period.
  • Alternative letter-case form of zeitgeist [The spirit of the age; the taste, outlook, and spirit characteristic of a period.]
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Examples of "zeitgeist" in Sentences

  • Similar ideas exist in the zeitgeist.
  • He is also the founder of the zeitgeist movement.
  • It is important to understand the Zeitgeist of the day.
  • "We like to do what we call zeitgeist covers," Ficarra said.
  • The zeitgeist is all about self; self at the expense of others.
  • The fact is the movie has nothing to do with the word zeitgeist.
  • This gives some insight into the zeitgeist of England at the time.
  • It is the acknowleged encapsulation of the zeitgeist of the generation.
  • Many references to the events and zeitgeist of the mid 1970s are included.
  • One has to consider the zeitgeist and the intentions of the author as well.
  • Arianna Huffington says the "zeitgeist is calling" America's public schools.
  • Pecherin's writings present the Russian Zeitgeist of the period artistically.
  • So the Great American Novel is that which embodies the zeitgeist of the time.
  • You must admit that the zeitgeist is firmly against your profession these days, however.
  • And yes, "ripcurl of the zeitgeist" is my fav place to be, so thanks for the affirmation.
  • You see, the Incas possessed a certain zeitgeist, a particular view of nature and the universe.
  • Zite whose name is a play on the word zeitgeist mulled various offers and decided the CNN deal made the most sense, for money and growth.
  • Wiki defines the term zeitgeist as "the spirit of the times" or "the spirit of the age" and our age embodies a unique spirit in which our young blossom.

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