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realism

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ʁjɐˈliʒmu/re·a·lis·mo

Definition

1

An attitude or doctrine that values objective reality and concrete facts. A 19th-century artistic and literary movement that sought to represent reality objectively and in detail.

Usage examples

Political realism often clashes with utopian ideals.
Gustave Courbet was a leading figure in the realism movement in painting.