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Recent Examples of realness
That double layer of realness to that scene led to some reaction shots that, for me, are as emotional as the speech itself.
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Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
Acting Too Formal in Everyday Relationships People are craving realness more than ever, says Kennedy, and with that comes accepting flaws—in others and yourself.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Many longtime residents favor the gritty realness of Mill Avenue's yesteryear, but new arrivals favor a wider range of experiences and something more cosmopolitan.
—Lauren De Young, AZCentral.com, 1 Dec. 2025
These are the places that define excellence, but also have a certain element of realness.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Nov. 2025
Her lyrics are rooted in utter specificity and late-twenties realness, sounding tender and timeless across Xandy Chelmis’ lap steel.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 22 Sep. 2025
What sets us apart is this harmony of realness and refinement, where tradition meets sophistication, and where every visit feels like both an indulgence and a homecoming.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Her passion, underdog story and realness captured America's hearts.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
Acting Too Formal in Everyday Relationships People are craving realness more than ever, says Kennedy, and with that comes accepting flaws—in others and yourself.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Many longtime residents favor the gritty realness of Mill Avenue's yesteryear, but new arrivals favor a wider range of experiences and something more cosmopolitan.
—Lauren De Young, AZCentral.com, 1 Dec. 2025
These are the places that define excellence, but also have a certain element of realness.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Nov. 2025
Her lyrics are rooted in utter specificity and late-twenties realness, sounding tender and timeless across Xandy Chelmis’ lap steel.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 22 Sep. 2025
What sets us apart is this harmony of realness and refinement, where tradition meets sophistication, and where every visit feels like both an indulgence and a homecoming.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Her passion, underdog story and realness captured America's hearts.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realness
Noun
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Instead of witty repartee or slick delivery, expect genuineness, a generosity of spirit, and a feeling of being nurtured and taken care of.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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In a sport obsessed with flawlessness, Glenn appealed with genuineness.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The existence of this simulator shows that the proof process does not reveal anything about the solution itself.—
Peter Hall,
Scientific American,
11 Feb. 2026
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The social dimension assessed the share of women on the board of directors and the existence of a human rights policy.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But behind the momentum of his new venture was a far more difficult reality.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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To Spoelstra the approach remains that youth will be served when deserved, and even then not at the cost of one more victory, even amid the seemingly inescapable reality of a fourth consecutive trip to the play-in round.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Realness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realness. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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