as in realism
realistic depiction in art and literature a major exponent of naturalism, Theodore Dreiser depicted life's harsh realities unflinchingly and without moral judgment

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Recent Examples of naturalism The other aspect would be a sense of a heightened reality, using color and contrast, as operas are not seen as representational or a form of naturalism, but the importance of an emotional journey. Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 24 Feb. 2025 But Strong channels the spirit of people like Jack Nicholson and James Cagney in overpowering all our dumb assumptions about naturalism and authenticity. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025 The overall tone of the performances and production value in some of the celebration sequences (at a bar or a drag performance) aligns closer to what one expects from studio projects as opposed to the strict naturalism of Ahn’s smaller features. Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025 On the one hand, beset by violence perpetrated by guerrillas, the state, sicarios, drug traffickers and the like, the country’s filmmakers have turned to a gritty, oft-bleak naturalism where death guides stories. Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 26 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for naturalism

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“Naturalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturalism. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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