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Noun: maximalism
  1. A design aesthetic characterized by excess, abundance, and bold choices
    "The room's maximalism was evident in its clashing patterns and vibrant colours"
     
  2. (arts) an aesthetic in literature or music that embraces complexity, elaborate detail, and multiple layers
    "The author's maximalism resulted in a sprawling, 1000-page novel"
     
  3. (politics, economics) an extreme or uncompromising adherence to a set of ideas or objectives
    "The party's maximalism made it difficult to reach a compromise"

Encyclopedia: Maximalism