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Realism

Definition:

Noun: The quality or fact of representing a person, thing, or situation accurately or in a way that is true to life.

Noun: A style of art or literature that depicts ordinary aspects of life in a realistic or objective manner.

Noun: The philosophy or belief that objects, events, and phenomena exist independently of human perception or interpretation.

Sense 1:

Noun: In art and literature, realism refers to the representation of subjects or situations in a truthful and objective manner, without romanticizing or idealizing them.

Example Sentence: The paintings of Gustave Courbet are known for their realism, capturing the gritty realities of rural life.

Sense 2:

Noun: In philosophy, realism is the belief that the physical world exists independently of our thoughts and perceptions.

Example Sentence: Philosophers such as Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas advocated for a form of realism, emphasizing the objective reality of the external world.

Sense 3:

Noun: The quality or fact of presenting things in a practical, straightforward manner rather than idealizing or exaggerating them.

Example Sentence: The director's realistic approach to the war film brought a gritty authenticity to the story.

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