Synonyms for realism

Other words for “realism”, grouped by meaning.

We found 6 synonyms for “realism”. The most common are pragmatism, reality, realness, naive realism, naturalism.

noun the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth

noun the state of being actual or real

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

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

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

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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