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realist

[ree-uh-list] / ˈri ə lɪst /
NOUN
pragmatist
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I’m a realist, so I would like to know whether this is a realistic option and what other factors I should consider before making this decision.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

As we follow him, what seemed like a close look at a regional folk dance soon reveals itself as a magical realist journey that’s both beguiling and amusing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Primarily a sculptor and printmaker, Catlett worked in the social realist tradition and her work often celebrates the dignity of Black and brown working people, especially women.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

The 54-year-old Dyche, who was previously in charge at Everton and Burnley, said he was a "realist" about his precarious situation and spoke like a manager resigned to his fate.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Not with worry but with calculation, a new realist, assessing the cold truth.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara




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