as in realism
realistic depiction in art and literature
a major exponent of naturalism, Theodore Dreiser depicted life's harsh realities unflinchingly and without moral judgment
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Recent Examples of naturalism
This half-hearted interest in naturalism hurts more than helps.
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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
Originally an editor of literary magazines specializing in the newly fashionable French naturalism, [Kafu] abandoned that work in order to embark on a life investigating Tokyo’s erotic underworld.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 14 May 2025
Those moments of naturalism work better than many of the shots taking place outside of the car, which often use glaringly heavy-handed lighting to insinuate who we’re supposed to see as good and evil.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 21 Mar. 2025
In terms of execution, they can largely be categorized within the realm of cinematic naturalism.
—Ali Farahmand, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
Originally an editor of literary magazines specializing in the newly fashionable French naturalism, [Kafu] abandoned that work in order to embark on a life investigating Tokyo’s erotic underworld.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 14 May 2025
Those moments of naturalism work better than many of the shots taking place outside of the car, which often use glaringly heavy-handed lighting to insinuate who we’re supposed to see as good and evil.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 21 Mar. 2025
In terms of execution, they can largely be categorized within the realm of cinematic naturalism.
—Ali Farahmand, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturalism
realism
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Blending magical realism with the Chilean myth of the Invunche, the story gives shape to trauma and uprooted identity.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
29 July 2025
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The diagnosis echoes the dark realism of early critical race theorists.—
Idrees Kahloon,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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“Naturalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturalism. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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