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    realism

    realism - Dictionary definition and meaning for word realism

    Definition
    (noun) the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth
    Synonyms : pragmatism
    Definition
    (noun) the state of being actual or real
    Synonyms : reality , realness
    Example Sentence
    • the reality of his situation slowly dawned on him
    Definition
    (noun) (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived
    Synonyms : naive realism
    Definition
    (noun) an artistic movement in 19th century France; artists and writers strove for detailed realistic and factual description
    Synonyms : naturalism
    Definition
    (noun) (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that abstract concepts exist independent of their names
    Synonyms : platonism
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