Pronunciation: /ˈriəˌlɪzəm/
noun the quality or fact of representing a person, thing, or situation accurately or in a way that is true to life
A1 Realism is the belief that things are exactly as they appear.
A2 In art, realism is the attempt to represent things as they really are.
B1 Literary realism focuses on depicting everyday life and society in a realistic manner.
B2 Realism in film often involves natural lighting and authentic settings to create a sense of reality.
C1 The novel was praised for its social realism and its accurate portrayal of the time period.
C2 The artist's work was celebrated for its meticulous attention to detail and commitment to realism.
adjective relating to the representation of things as they are
A1 The movie had a sense of realism that made it easy to relate to.
A2 She prefers realism in her paintings, capturing everyday scenes with accuracy.
B1 The novel was praised for its realism in depicting the struggles of working-class families.
B2 The artist's use of realism in his sculptures brought them to life in a way that was both captivating and thought-provoking.
C1 The director's commitment to realism in his films set a new standard for authenticity in storytelling.
C2 The author's mastery of realism in his writing made his novels feel like true reflections of human experience.
formal Realism is an artistic movement that emerged in the 19th century.
informal I appreciate the realism in that painting, it looks so lifelike.
slang The movie had some sick realism to it, felt like I was right there.
figurative In business, having a sense of realism is important to make practical decisions.
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