as in realism
realistic depiction in art and literature the artist eventually abandoned the representationalism of his earlier work

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realism
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  • Setting the presence of so many exceptionally beautiful people aside, Contagion succeeded in its goal of realism, earning praise from disease experts as well as critics and audiences.
    EW Staff Published, EW.com, 3 July 2025
  • Soth, who is based in Minneapolis, is best known for his large-format photography that blends documentary realism with lyrical storytelling.
    Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
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“Representationalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/representationalism. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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