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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But experts say that such gaming hyperrealism is unlikely to make much of a difference.
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The disparity of size and the hyperrealism is astounding, and that is their first lure.
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First Known Use of hyperrealism
1937
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