hyperrealism

noun hy·per·re·al·ism \ ˌhī-pər-ˈrē-ə-ˌli-zəm , -ˈrēl-ˌi- \

Definition of hyperrealism

: realism in art characterized by depiction of real life in an unusual or striking manner — compare photo-realism

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hyperrealist

play \ˌhī-pər-ˈrē-ə-list, -ˈrēl-ist\ adjective

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hyperrealistic

play \ˌhī-pər-ˌrē-ə-ˈli-stik, -ˌrēl-ˈi-\ adjective

Recent Examples of hyperrealism from the Web

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. 2018

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