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Recent Examples of realness
That double layer of realness to that scene led to some reaction shots that, for me, are as emotional as the speech itself.
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Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
Acting Too Formal in Everyday Relationships People are craving realness more than ever, says Kennedy, and with that comes accepting flaws—in others and yourself.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Many longtime residents favor the gritty realness of Mill Avenue's yesteryear, but new arrivals favor a wider range of experiences and something more cosmopolitan.
—Lauren De Young, AZCentral.com, 1 Dec. 2025
These are the places that define excellence, but also have a certain element of realness.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Nov. 2025
Her lyrics are rooted in utter specificity and late-twenties realness, sounding tender and timeless across Xandy Chelmis’ lap steel.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 22 Sep. 2025
What sets us apart is this harmony of realness and refinement, where tradition meets sophistication, and where every visit feels like both an indulgence and a homecoming.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Her passion, underdog story and realness captured America's hearts.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
Acting Too Formal in Everyday Relationships People are craving realness more than ever, says Kennedy, and with that comes accepting flaws—in others and yourself.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Many longtime residents favor the gritty realness of Mill Avenue's yesteryear, but new arrivals favor a wider range of experiences and something more cosmopolitan.
—Lauren De Young, AZCentral.com, 1 Dec. 2025
These are the places that define excellence, but also have a certain element of realness.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Nov. 2025
Her lyrics are rooted in utter specificity and late-twenties realness, sounding tender and timeless across Xandy Chelmis’ lap steel.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 22 Sep. 2025
What sets us apart is this harmony of realness and refinement, where tradition meets sophistication, and where every visit feels like both an indulgence and a homecoming.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Her passion, underdog story and realness captured America's hearts.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realness
Noun
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Widely listened to for decades, his staying power comes from his plainspoken nature, genuineness and relatability as much as his determination and hard work.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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While the indirect, astrophysical evidence supporting its existence is overwhelming, all direct detection efforts have come up empty.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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How dragons existed in the imagination of both Europe in the Middle Ages and China in the fifth millennium BC, though the cultures were unaware of the other’s existence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The video segments and special effects always played to the lyrics, strengthening storylines with images that moved between fantastical and rooted in reality.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
25 Jan. 2026
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In reality, though, that may not be the case.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Realness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realness. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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