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Realism

Definition

(formal) A concern with or representation of the world as it really is, rather than as it might ideally be; a tendency to view or represent things as they really are, without idealization or romanticization.

Example Sentences

1The novelist's commitment to realism led her to depict the harsh realities of life in the inner city.
2Is the realism of the film's portrayal of war undermined by its reliance on special effects?
3The artist's use of realism in his landscapes was influenced by the works of the Old Masters.
4Critics argue that the realism of the documentary is compromised by its sensationalist approach to storytelling.
5The philosopher's emphasis on realism led him to reject the idea of an objective moral truth.

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