noun
the quality or fact of representing a person, thing, or situation accurately or in a way that is true to life
adjective
relating to the representation of things as they are
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Realism is an artistic movement that emerged in the 19th century.
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I appreciate the realism in that painting, it looks so lifelike.
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The movie had some sick realism to it, felt like I was right there.
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In business, having a sense of realism is important to make practical decisions.