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01a follower of modernism
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Academic
n. a person who follows or supports the ideas of modernism in art, writing, or design.
n. a proponent or practitioner of modernism, particularly in the context of 20th-century arts, literature, or architecture.
“As a modernist, the architect preferred clean lines and simple materials over traditional decorations.”
“The early modernists sought to break entirely from nineteenth-century conventions, experimenting with fragmented narratives and abstract forms to reflect a changing world.”
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02relating to modernism
C1 · Advanced Academic
adj. relating to the style of modernism, which focuses on new ideas rather than old traditions.
adj. characteristic of or relating to the movements of modernism in the arts or social sciences.
“The museum is famous for its collection of modernist paintings from the 1920s.”
“The city's skyline is defined by modernist skyscrapers that prioritise functional efficiency and geometric simplicity over ornamental detail.”
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03molecular gastronomy
C1 · Advanced Cooking Technical
adj. a style of cooking that uses science and new techniques to change how food looks and feels.
adj. pertaining to the culinary arts of molecular gastronomy, involving the application of scientific principles to food preparation.
“The chef prepared a modernist dish where the olives were turned into tiny liquid bubbles.”
“Modernist cuisine often employs laboratory equipment like centrifuges and liquid nitrogen to deconstruct traditional flavours and reassemble them in unexpected textures.”
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Real-World Examples
“This late modernist style evolved in the 1970s and celebrates industrial engineering and prefabricated materials.” “Portinari, who often painted rural workers and labourers, is one of the most significant Brazilian Modernist artists.” Etymology
From modern + -ist.
Ellipsis of Modernist Cuisine, a book on molecular gastronomy.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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