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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Atlanta Want more of The Bear’s occasional trips into surrealism and short-story structuring?
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Ben Rosenstock, TIME, 27 June 2024
One of her favorite artists is Salvador Dali, a famous surrealism artist.
—Angelika Ytuarte, Journal Sentinel, 15 June 2024
Way back in 2016 — before its chaotically downbeat social surrealism became the real world's status quo — the FX comedy Atlanta began with a more or less straightforward concept.
—EW.com, 10 June 2024
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.
—J Wortham, New York Times, 12 May 2024
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Ben Rosenstock, TIME, 27 June 2024
One of her favorite artists is Salvador Dali, a famous surrealism artist.
—Angelika Ytuarte, Journal Sentinel, 15 June 2024
Way back in 2016 — before its chaotically downbeat social surrealism became the real world's status quo — the FX comedy Atlanta began with a more or less straightforward concept.
—EW.com, 10 June 2024
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.
—J Wortham, New York Times, 12 May 2024
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“Surrealism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surrealism. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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