Thesaurus results for REALISM

realism

noun

ˈrē-ə-ˌli-zəm

as in naturalism

realistic depiction in art and literature using ordinary people as models, even when depicting the greatest of saints, Caravaggio brought an unforgiving realism to painting that was unprecedented

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Recent Examples on the Web Their target was the art establishment, which still turned up its nose at their old-school realism. —

Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2024 Join 18 others in the comments View Comments Miu Miu offered preppy lines, practical socks, shoes, boyish or sporty underwear and garments needed for on-the go, in a nod to an elevated realism of sorts. —

Alice Pfeiffer, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024 Leaders must balance optimism with realism in their communication with board members and investors, all while keeping the program on track. —

Ian Wilding, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024 Magical realism subtly emerges through Hamza’s abilities. —

Callum McLennan, Variety, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for realism

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