1. people who favor extreme or uncompromising positions or policies
Usage: political context
2. artists or designers who favor elaborate, ornate, or excessive styles
Usage: art and design context

Examples

• The maximalists in the party refused to compromise on any aspect of the proposal.
• Political maximalists often make negotiations more difficult.
• The interior designer was known as one of the leading maximalists in contemporary decor.
• Maximalists believe that more is always better when it comes to artistic expression.
• The debate between minimalists and maximalists continues in modern architecture.
• These maximalists filled every inch of wall space with colorful artwork.