Realism

/ɹˈi‍əlɪzəm/

/ˈɹiəɫɪzm/

Realism

a literary or artistic style that gives a lifelike representation of people, events, and objects

synonyms : naturalism

a practical and straightforward way of looking at things that focuses on what is actually happening rather than what we wish would happen

synonyms : pragmatism

the state of being actual or real

synonyms : reality

antonyms : unreality

(philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived

(philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that abstract concepts exist independent of their names

synonyms : Platonism

Examples

1. But realism lacks imagination.

2. Realism requires data.

3. I like realism.

4. I love realism.