realism
US /ˈriː.ə-/
UK /ˈriː.ə-/
1.
the attitude or practice of accepting a situation as it is and being prepared to deal with it accordingly
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We need to approach this problem with a sense of realism.
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Her realism helped her make practical decisions.
2.
the quality or fact of representing a person, thing, or situation accurately or in a way that is true to life
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The artist is known for the incredible realism in his portraits.
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The film was praised for its gritty realism.
3.
a style of art or literature that shows things as they are in real life
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Nineteenth-century novels often embraced realism.
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His paintings are a fine example of social realism.