hyperrealism
noun
, -ˈrēl-ˌi-\
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, -ˈrēl-ist \
adjective
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adjective
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The wordless action is an exercise in hyperrealism, drawing attention to the slow passing of time and to the banal ways that mental illness manifests itself. — Manuel Mendoza, Dallas News, "Dallas theater festival deals with mental illness and other issues facing us in these anxious times," 18 July 2019 But experts say that such gaming hyperrealism is unlikely to make much of a difference. — Bloomberg.com, "Trump Reopens a Seemingly Settled Video-Game Debate," 7 Mar. 2018 The disparity of size and the hyperrealism is astounding, and that is their first lure. — Gaile Robinson, star-telegram, "Mueck's eerily lifelike sculptures return to Modern, contrast with works at Amon Carter," 16 Feb. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'hyperrealism.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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