realism
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I think the right approach to this moment is a little romantic realism, and we might jump-start it by watching a movie.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Certain established giants—Stephen Crane and Theodore Dreiser among them—earn Fiedler’s disparagement, usually for overemphasizing realism.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
What sets their story apart from other revenge-laden tales of late is Harris’ remarkable knack for unvarnished realism.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
For Nicholas Pinnock, who plays successful actor Solomon, that realism is what makes the show feel distinctly British in its outlook.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
If Samuel craved realism and activity, he got it.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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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