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realism

[ree-uh-liz-uhm] / ˈri əˌlɪz əm /
NOUN
authenticity
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What sets their story apart from other revenge-laden tales of late is Harris’ remarkable knack for unvarnished realism.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

To prepare for the role, he studied Benin influencers, music and dialect details many viewers praised for their realism.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

“A Siege of Owls” leans heavily on magical realism to account for these jumps in setting.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

“It was kind of magical realism, in a way, because we were looking to adapt some of Isabel Allende’s novels, but we never imagined ‘The House of the Spirits,’” Urrejola says.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

And if my friends are idealists, then my realism would feel negative to them.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh




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