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
Examples of surrealism in a Sentence
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But in their fourth collaboration together, Hardy and Garland still find moments of surrealism in Civil War.
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EW.com, 28 Mar. 2024
The ambiguous language of surrealism may be the perfect one in which to have those conversations, too.
—Cath Pound, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024
Elsa Schiaparelli was known for embracing surrealism and avant-garde elements in her designs, as well as motifs that highlighted her love of astronomy and astrology; her famed 1938 Zodiac collection included a stunning cape embroidered with celestial objects.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2024
But the movie’s pockets of colorful hallucinatory surrealism are quite stunning in their construction, even if the mystery and character work are lackluster in retrospect.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2024
Schiaparelli has always embraced surrealism and the absurd, including the infamous Kylie Jenner lion head dress and Kendall Jenner's dress made entirely of fake nails.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 1 Mar. 2024
This herculean task is made manageable by touches of lush surrealism, which Jatla expertly balances alongside the film’s naturalistic performances.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 26 Feb. 2024
Rebel Moon shares the pop-culture wit of David Lynch’s 1984 Dune adaptation, but instead of surrealism, Snyder brought kinetic, erotic excitement that elevated the sci-fi genre.
—Armond White, National Review, 1 Mar. 2024
Tunisia has a rich history of storytelling, of folktales that fold in magical realism and surrealism.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 23 Feb. 2024
EW.com, 28 Mar. 2024
The ambiguous language of surrealism may be the perfect one in which to have those conversations, too.
—Cath Pound, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024
Elsa Schiaparelli was known for embracing surrealism and avant-garde elements in her designs, as well as motifs that highlighted her love of astronomy and astrology; her famed 1938 Zodiac collection included a stunning cape embroidered with celestial objects.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2024
But the movie’s pockets of colorful hallucinatory surrealism are quite stunning in their construction, even if the mystery and character work are lackluster in retrospect.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2024
Schiaparelli has always embraced surrealism and the absurd, including the infamous Kylie Jenner lion head dress and Kendall Jenner's dress made entirely of fake nails.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 1 Mar. 2024
This herculean task is made manageable by touches of lush surrealism, which Jatla expertly balances alongside the film’s naturalistic performances.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 26 Feb. 2024
Rebel Moon shares the pop-culture wit of David Lynch’s 1984 Dune adaptation, but instead of surrealism, Snyder brought kinetic, erotic excitement that elevated the sci-fi genre.
—Armond White, National Review, 1 Mar. 2024
Tunisia has a rich history of storytelling, of folktales that fold in magical realism and surrealism.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 23 Feb. 2024
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“Surrealism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surrealism. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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