1. (noun) realism, pragmatism
the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth
Synonyms: realism, naive realism, naturalism, realness, pragmatism, reality
2. (noun) reality, realness, realism
the state of being actual or real
Synonyms: realism, naive realism, world, naturalism, realness, pragmatism, reality
3. (noun) realism, naive realism
(philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived
Synonyms: realism, naive realism, naturalism, realness, pragmatism, reality
4. (noun) naturalism, realism
an artistic movement in 19th century France; artists and writers strove for detailed realistic and factual description
Synonyms: realness, naive realism, naturalism, realism, pragmatism, reality
5. (noun) Platonism, realism
(philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that abstract concepts exist independent of their names
Synonyms: realness, naive realism, naturalism, realism, pragmatism, reality
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