REALISM: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for REALISM?

Need another word that means the same as “realism”? Find 12 synonyms and 30 related words for “realism” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Realism” are: reality, realness, pragmatism, naturalism, platonism, practicality, common sense, authenticity, fidelity, verisimilitude, truthfulness, faithfulness

Realism as a Noun

Definitions of "Realism" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “realism” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The doctrine that the law is better understood by analysis of judges rather than the judgements given.
• The view that the subject matter of politics is political power, not matters of principle.
• The attitude or practice of accepting a situation as it is and being prepared to deal with it accordingly.
• The state of being actual or real.
• The attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth.
• The doctrine that matter as the object of perception has real existence and is neither reducible to universal mind or spirit nor dependent on a perceiving agent.
• (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that abstract concepts exist independent of their names.
• The quality or fact of representing a person or thing in a way that is accurate and true to life.
• An artistic or literary movement or style characterized by the representation of people or things as they actually are.
• An artistic movement in 19th century France; artists and writers strove for detailed realistic and factual description.
• The philosophical doctrine that abstract concepts exist independent of their names.
• The doctrine that universals or abstract concepts have an objective or absolute existence. The theory that universals have their own reality is sometimes called Platonic realism because it was first outlined by Plato's doctrine of ‘forms’ or ideas.
• (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived.
• The philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived.

Synonyms of "Realism" as a noun (12 Words)

authenticity	Undisputed credibility. The paper should have established the authenticity of the documents before publishing them.
common sense	A piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area.
faithfulness	The quality of being faithful; fidelity. Faithfulness in marriage.
fidelity	Sexual faithfulness to a spouse or partner. The 1949 recording provides reasonable fidelity.
naturalism	(in art and literature) a style and theory of representation based on the accurate depiction of detail. This romanticized attitude to the world did conflict with his avowed naturalism.
platonism	(philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that abstract concepts exist independent of their names.
practicality	The quality or state of being practical. There are still major doubts about the practicality of the proposal.
pragmatism	The doctrine that practical consequences are the criteria of knowledge and meaning and value. Ideology had been tempered with pragmatism.
reality	Relating to reality TV. The reality of Marryat s detail.
realness	The quality of being lifelike. There is no class in the world that can prepare you for the realness of parenthood.
truthfulness	The fact of being true; truth. We have had to judge the truthfulness of the evidence.
verisimilitude	The appearance of truth; the quality of seeming to be true. The detail gives the novel some verisimilitude.

Usage Examples of "Realism" as a noun

• Political realism is the oldest approach to global politics.
• British soaps will stay because of their gritty realism.
• The summit was marked by a new mood of realism.
• Modern jurists have tended to underestimate the scope of American legal realism.

Associations of "Realism" (30 Words)

actuality	The state of actually existing objectively. The building looked as impressive in actuality as it did in magazines.
contemporary	A person or thing living or existing at the same time as another. Contemporary ceramics by leading potters.
current	In common or general use. I started my current job in 2001.
currently	At this time or period; now. Currently they live in Connecticut.
down-to-earth	The solid part of the earth’s surface.
earthy	Conspicuously and tastelessly indecent. She s very earthy and voluptuous.
existing	Presently existing. Much of the beluga caviar existing in the world is found in the Soviet Union and Iran.
fact	Information used as evidence or as part of a report or news article. First you must collect all the facts of the case.
harsh	Unpleasantly stern. She finds soap too harsh and drying.
indecent	Offensive to good taste especially in sexual matters. A bathing suit considered indecent by local standards.
irreligious	Indifferent or hostile to religion, or having no religious beliefs. An irreligious man.
lately	In the recent past. She hasn t been looking too well lately.
latest	Up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date. The latest news.
now	(in a narrative or account of past events) at the time spoken of or referred to. See more of what s now during our autumn catwalk show.
nowadays	At the present time, in contrast with the past. Nowadays many people condemn hunting.
pictorial	Pertaining to or consisting of pictures. Pictorial records.
practical	Having or put to a practical purpose or use. Practical mathematics.
present	A present tense. They are happy and at peace refusing to think beyond the present.
presently	At the present time; now. She will arrive presently.
realist	A painter who represents the world realistically and not in an idealized or romantic style. A realist theory of perception.
realistic	Having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected. I thought we had a realistic chance of winning.
realized	Successfully completed or brought to an end. The joy of a realized ambition overcame him.
recent	Of the immediate past or just previous to the present time. His recent trip to Africa.
recently	In the recent past. Until recently we had a female doctor.
shortly	Abruptly, sharply, or curtly. The book will appear shortly.
today	On this day as distinct from yesterday or tomorrow. The powerful computers of today.
tomorrow	The future, especially the near future. Tomorrow s world.
unsentimental	Not displaying or influenced by sentimental feelings. The speeches were short and unsentimental.
virtual	Relating to the points at which rays would meet if produced backwards. Virtual learning.
yesterday	On the day before today. My wife had a baby boy yesterday morning.