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realist
noun(re-al-ist)
a person who recognizes what is real or possible in a particular situation : one who accepts and deals with things as they really are
realist
noun(re-al-ist)
a person (such as a writer or painter) who adheres to a style of realism by representing things in a way faithful to nature or to real life
realist
adjective(re-al-ist)
in the style of realism : faithful in representation to nature or to real life
realist
noun(re-al-ist)
opposition to or deliberate eschewal of realism especially in art and literature
realist
noun(re-al-ist)
painting in a meticulously realistic style of imaginary or fantastic scenes or images
realist
noun(re-al-ist)
a literary genre or style associated especially with Latin America that incorporates fantastic or mythical elements into otherwise realistic fiction —called also magical realism
realist
noun(re-al-ist)
realism in painting characterized by extremely meticulous depiction of detail
realist
noun(re-al-ist)
a Marxist aesthetic theory calling for the didactic use of literature, art, and music to develop social consciousness in an evolving socialist state

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