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 Those moments of naturalism work better than many of the shots taking place outside of the car, which often use glaringly heavy-handed lighting to insinuate who we’re supposed to see as good and evil. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 21 Mar. 2025 Larroquette and Alley immediately convey an easygoing romantic charm that anchors the whole film; although Ropelewski orchestrates the escalation of comic situations with meticulous care, there’s nothing mechanical about the effect thanks to Larroquette and Alley’s breezy naturalism. Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 10 Mar. 2025 Tucked within a narrow urban lot, the modest home has been lauded for its simplicity, free-flowing efficiency and organic naturalism. Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025 The other aspect would be a sense of a heightened reality, using color and contrast, as operas are not seen as representational or a form of naturalism, but the importance of an emotional journey. Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for naturalism
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realism
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  • His use of realism inspired Italian neorealism and the Nouvelle Vague.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
  • Though Mario Kart isn’t exactly a franchise known for realism, some YouTubers posited that Nintendo used generative AI to produce the image.
    Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 11 May 2025

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“Naturalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturalism. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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