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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To sustain that illusion, Corbet also sticks with a conventional, unquestioned naturalism, a straightforward narrative continuity that proceeds as if on tracks and allows for none of the seeming digressions and spontaneity that would make its characters feel real.
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Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 3 Jan. 2025
And while a degree of naturalism does still make its way into many slow-burn scenes, Quy’s filmmaking largely favors expressionism.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 28 Mar. 2025
Tucked within a narrow urban lot, the modest home has been lauded for its simplicity, free-flowing efficiency and organic naturalism.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 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
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Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 3 Jan. 2025
And while a degree of naturalism does still make its way into many slow-burn scenes, Quy’s filmmaking largely favors expressionism.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 28 Mar. 2025
Tucked within a narrow urban lot, the modest home has been lauded for its simplicity, free-flowing efficiency and organic naturalism.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 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
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“Naturalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturalism. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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