zeitgeist

Example Sentences

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The paper was "the zeitgeist of print", Rajan said in his tribute, and "embodied Thatcher's Britain - though not her politics".

From BBC

He placed these zeitgeist figures in the orbit of a more humble historical figure named Henry Carr, who figured into Joyce’s “Ulysses.”

From Los Angeles Times

Other Netflix shows, like “House of Cards,” have certainly captured the zeitgeist before, but co-CEO Ted Sarandos said he believes “Stranger Things” stands above some previous hits.

From Los Angeles Times

Though Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige has largely rejected the idea of “superhero fatigue,” he has acknowledged that the sheer volume of films and TV series has made it more difficult for the company’s output to “hit the zeitgeist,” and previewed a change to the pace of Disney+ shows’ release that will allow them a better “chance to shine.”

From Los Angeles Times

“He was a chameleon,” said Bolton, ‘able to change with the times so quickly. I think the reason he designed for so many years is that he wanted to remain relevant. Everything he did was about being in tune with the zeitgeist.”

From Seattle Times