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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Needless to say, Zhao’s signature naturalism serves Agnes well.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 30 Aug. 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
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
As always, Reichardt’s impeccable craft is front and center: the film’s naturalism and remarkable period detail creating a portrait of unerring authenticity and psychological mystery.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 30 Aug. 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
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
As always, Reichardt’s impeccable craft is front and center: the film’s naturalism and remarkable period detail creating a portrait of unerring authenticity and psychological mystery.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturalism
realism
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There are magical realism aspects to the story.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
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Diaz grew up playing on a dirt pitch located on the verges of South America’s largest coalmine; there is already a magical realism to his story.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Naturalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturalism. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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