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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Textures glimmered with the surrealism of gaming skins.
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Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
View gallery - 12 images In previous years, the winning entries of the annual Minimalist Photography Awards have stunned us with their embrace of surrealism and striking simplicity.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2025
This Versailles-meets-surrealism palace hotel is set on the doorstep of the Tuileries Garden, where hotel staff can arrange for carousel rides and loaner toy sailboats.
—Elissa Garay, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Yen said she was struck by their similar artistic values through the years and by Diaz’s ability with surrealism and naturalism.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
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Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
View gallery - 12 images In previous years, the winning entries of the annual Minimalist Photography Awards have stunned us with their embrace of surrealism and striking simplicity.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2025
This Versailles-meets-surrealism palace hotel is set on the doorstep of the Tuileries Garden, where hotel staff can arrange for carousel rides and loaner toy sailboats.
—Elissa Garay, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Yen said she was struck by their similar artistic values through the years and by Diaz’s ability with surrealism and naturalism.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for surrealism
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“Surrealism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surrealism. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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