as in realism
realistic depiction in art and literature the artist eventually abandoned the representationalism of his earlier work

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realism
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  • While legislators grapple with the increasing prevalence and realism of deepfakes, individuals and organizations can take steps to protect themselves.
    Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Developed at the Sam Spiegel Film Lab in Venice, the project blends social realism with visual poetry and, its makers say, an emotional precision.
    Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Representationalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/representationalism. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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