surrealism
noun
sur·re·al·ism
sə-ˈrē-ə-ˌli-zəm 
also -ˈrā-
: the principles, ideals, or practice of producing fantastic or incongruous imagery or effects in art, literature, film, or theater by means of unnatural or irrational juxtapositions and combinations
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Phyllis Diller may be the most important model for Deborah — Smart once dressed like her as a girl — but while Diller leaned into the garish to the point of surrealism, Deborah is firmly established in the leisure class.
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J Wortham, New York Times, 12 May 2024
Labels such as Maison Margiela, Burberry, The Row, and Victoria Beckham have all dabbled in surrealism, turning clothes back-to-front.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2024
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J Wortham, New York Times, 12 May 2024
Labels such as Maison Margiela, Burberry, The Row, and Victoria Beckham have all dabbled in surrealism, turning clothes back-to-front.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for surrealism
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“Surrealism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surrealism. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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