realism
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People were feeling stupid to have believed all those things they believed in World War II. And the little movie came along and lifted everyone’s spirits, reminded us of the romance in the realism.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
No wonder Ms. Wisse’s 2021 memoir “Free as a Jew” begins by praising her father for his political realism.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
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
“Nothing but realism existed then; you have to take that into account.”
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
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Power Suffix: -ism
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Reading: Literature - Middle School
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