realism
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"I sense a degree of realism that didn't exist in the past," he says.
From BBC • Jul. 5, 2026
The spinoff is sad face-saving for a failed content-plus-distribution strategy, but there’s hope for an even greater realism potentially to win out.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
Pedestrians crossing the bridge pass through a fabricated interior, a cavern-like space printed in 3D realism and enhanced with a specially designed scent to evoke the dank, earthy aroma of humankind’s early habitations.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026
Time Out said the film was a cross between "Greek tragedy" and "British social realism", calling actress Leisa Gwenllian - who portrays Effi - "formidable", while The Guardian described the film as a "sensation".
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
The advantage of realism at face value is that it seems easier to understand.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
Vocabulary lists containing realism
Power Suffix: -ism
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The Suffix -ism, Part 1
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Reading: Literature - Middle School
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