surrealism
noun
sur·re·al·ism
sə-ˈrē-ə-ˌli-zəm 
also -ˈrā-
: the principles, ideals, or practice of producing fantastic or incongruous imagery or effects in art, literature, film, or theater by means of unnatural or irrational juxtapositions and combinations
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Her surrealism isn’t the capital-S import from Europe.
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Jeremy Lybarger, ARTnews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
From her unapologetically fearless The Fame Monster to the dreamy surrealism of Chromatica, Lady Gaga’s bodies of work are just as colorful and multifaceted as the zodiac.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Contemporary surrealism isn’t about the shock factor but rather a departure from design that takes itself too seriously or is too predictable—think unexpected pieces thrown into an otherwise low-key room—because, even as adults, who doesn’t love a good surprise?
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2025
Later, with the nightmare surrealism of Mulholland Drive, Lynch would expose the soul-destroying nature of Hollywood.
—Armond White, National Review, 17 Jan. 2025
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Jeremy Lybarger, ARTnews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
From her unapologetically fearless The Fame Monster to the dreamy surrealism of Chromatica, Lady Gaga’s bodies of work are just as colorful and multifaceted as the zodiac.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Contemporary surrealism isn’t about the shock factor but rather a departure from design that takes itself too seriously or is too predictable—think unexpected pieces thrown into an otherwise low-key room—because, even as adults, who doesn’t love a good surprise?
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2025
Later, with the nightmare surrealism of Mulholland Drive, Lynch would expose the soul-destroying nature of Hollywood.
—Armond White, National Review, 17 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for surrealism
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“Surrealism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surrealism. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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