Thesaurus results for REALISM

realism

noun

ˈrē-ə-ˌli-zəm

as in naturalism

realistic depiction in art and literature using ordinary people as models, even when depicting the greatest of saints, Caravaggio brought an unforgiving realism to painting that was unprecedented

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Recent Examples of realism This is realism, not criticism of any side. —

Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026 During the talk, Brooks joked about the seeming incongruity of teaching courses in emotional realism under the shingle of a public policy school. —

Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026 Her role is to make sure the actor is comfortable while also bringing a level of realism. —

Emily Longeretta, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026 The industry today relies on four main approaches, each balancing cost, realism, and scalability differently. —

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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
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