realism
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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
But the realism in this book is comparatively undercooked.
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
Who would want to believe that, except in the service of the bleakest realism?
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
Vocabulary lists containing realism
Power Suffix: -ism
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Reading: Literature - Middle School
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