Synonyms for realism

Synonyms for (noun) realism

Synonyms: pragmatism, realism

Definition: the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth

Similar words: practicality

Definition: concerned with actual use rather than theoretical possibilities


Synonyms: Platonism, realism

Definition: (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that abstract concepts exist independent of their names

Similar words: philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory

Definition: a doctrine accepted by adherents to a philosophy


Synonyms: realism, naive realism

Definition: (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived

Similar words: philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory

Definition: a doctrine accepted by adherents to a philosophy


Synonyms: realism, naturalism

Definition: an artistic movement in 19th century France; artists and writers strove for detailed realistic and factual description

Similar words: art movement, artistic movement

Definition: a group of artists who agree on general principles


Synonyms: realism, reality, realness

Definition: the state of being actual or real

Usage: the reality of his situation slowly dawned on him

Similar words: actuality

Definition: the state of actually existing objectively

Usage: a hope that progressed from possibility to actuality


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