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
Yen said she was struck by their similar artistic values through the years and by Diaz’s ability with surrealism and naturalism.
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
The Ranch’s appeal is the opposite: No radical health claims, just a deep dedication to naturalism.
—Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The mockumentary is packed with amazing deadpan performances by young actors whose comic timing and naturalism make for consistently hilarious television.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 26 June 2025
That naturalism, in turn, helps viewers and listeners feel more comfortable—although the videos sometimes perch right at the edge of the uncanny valley.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 26 June 2025
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
The Ranch’s appeal is the opposite: No radical health claims, just a deep dedication to naturalism.
—Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The mockumentary is packed with amazing deadpan performances by young actors whose comic timing and naturalism make for consistently hilarious television.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 26 June 2025
That naturalism, in turn, helps viewers and listeners feel more comfortable—although the videos sometimes perch right at the edge of the uncanny valley.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturalism
realism
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OpenAI said the new release represents a major leap in physical realism, audio-video synchronization, and multi-shot storytelling.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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Who did it, how, and why, are the questions that both the protagonist and the readers try to solve simultaneously, normally without any expectations of realism.—
Anders de la Motte,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Naturalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturalism. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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