realism
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No wonder Ms. Wisse’s 2021 memoir “Free as a Jew” begins by praising her father for his political realism.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
It roils with observations about teamwork, inequality and success, but presents as a spangled, stoner-comedy extravaganza with the moxie to give a Monty Python-esque raspberry to realism.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 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
Who would want to believe that, except in the service of the bleakest realism?
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
Vocabulary lists containing realism
Power Suffix: -ism
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Reading: Literature - Middle School
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