as in realism
realistic depiction in art and literature
a major exponent of naturalism, Theodore Dreiser depicted life's harsh realities unflinchingly and without moral judgment
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Recent Examples of naturalism
In terms of execution, they can largely be categorized within the realm of cinematic naturalism.
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Ali Farahmand, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
But the naturalism had a function that went beyond popular accessibility.
—Jason Farago, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
On the one side stood religious fundamentalism with its insistence on a literal reading of scripture and submission to institutional authority; on the other stood scientific naturalism with its insistence that only empirical methods were valid routes to knowledge.
—Ben Woollard, JSTOR Daily, 29 Jan. 2025
One thing that struck me about the film was the richness and naturalism to the cinematography and locations.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Mar. 2025
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Ali Farahmand, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
But the naturalism had a function that went beyond popular accessibility.
—Jason Farago, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
On the one side stood religious fundamentalism with its insistence on a literal reading of scripture and submission to institutional authority; on the other stood scientific naturalism with its insistence that only empirical methods were valid routes to knowledge.
—Ben Woollard, JSTOR Daily, 29 Jan. 2025
One thing that struck me about the film was the richness and naturalism to the cinematography and locations.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturalism
realism
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While the film is better off with all the realism, the production costs went up as a result.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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Those non-actors lent a realism that shooting on a Hollywood lot with seasoned stars cannot replicate.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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“Naturalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturalism. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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