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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Armand and Sam Reid’s tornado of a performance as Lestat, but Anderson warrants immense credit for grounding the series, if not in naturalism, then a specific kind of lilting, high-gothic grandeur.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
Unlike the crime thriller elements that are just OK, there’s energy, urgency and a convincing naturalism when the focus is on Yan and Sister taking brave and sometimes dangerous steps to reclaim their right to self-determination.
—Richard Kuipers, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
Duccio painted for Florentine patrons and probably learned from his Florentine peers, whose naturalism was likewise pioneering.
—Christian K. Kleinbub, ARTnews.com, 29 Oct. 2024
There’s a warmth and easygoing naturalism to Wong’s performance that makes these scenes both compelling and rewarding.
—Richard Kuipers, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
Unlike the crime thriller elements that are just OK, there’s energy, urgency and a convincing naturalism when the focus is on Yan and Sister taking brave and sometimes dangerous steps to reclaim their right to self-determination.
—Richard Kuipers, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
Duccio painted for Florentine patrons and probably learned from his Florentine peers, whose naturalism was likewise pioneering.
—Christian K. Kleinbub, ARTnews.com, 29 Oct. 2024
There’s a warmth and easygoing naturalism to Wong’s performance that makes these scenes both compelling and rewarding.
—Richard Kuipers, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Naturalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturalism. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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