Synonyms of naturalism

naturalism

noun

ˈna-ch(ə-)rə-ˌli-zəm 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• realism
• literalism
• verisimilitude
• representationalism
• verismo
• authenticity
• photo-realism
• grittiness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of naturalism

Their outsize presence in mythological paintings is of course not a question of reality—of naturalism—at all. — Literary Hub, 10 June 2026

In this delightful piece of armchair naturalism, Henion’s goal is to change our vilification of darkness, to see it instead as a restorative balm, and to stoke curiosity about nocturnal landscapes and creatures. — The Know, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026

In animation, every robot is ‘real’ within the context of its own work; each one exists according to that story’s particular worldview, sense of naturalism, and understanding of humanity. — Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2026

Spontaneity and naturalism characterize much of the album, even on songs by artists not necessarily known for those qualities. — Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 18 Mar. 2026