realist

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of realist The new wave of realists and idealists now sit united in opposition to the current occupants of the White House. Neil MacFarquhar, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025 On television, Smith presents himself as a realist. Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2025 The realist in me views that as highly unlikely, a long shot, but not impossible. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025 Critics have described Abercrombie, never satisfactorily, as a surrealist or a magic realist. Jeremy Lybarger, ARTnews.com, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for realist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realist
Noun
  • Those cynics contend the front office might as well spend that money on other position groups.
    Tim Graham, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
  • In fact, cynics do worse on cognitive tests and have a harder time spotting liars than non-cynics.
    Jamil Zaki, TIME, 3 Sep. 2024

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Realist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realist. Accessed 7 May. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on realist

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!