hyperrealism
noun
hy·per·re·al·ism
| \ ˌhī-pər-ˈrē-ə-ˌli-zəm
, -ˈrēl-ˌi-\
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Definition of hyperrealism
: realism in art characterized by depiction of real life in an unusual or striking manner — compare photo-realism
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Other Words from hyperrealism
hyperrealist
\ ˌhī-pər-ˈrē-ə-list
, -ˈrēl-ist \
adjective
, -ˈrēl-ist \
adjective
hyperrealistic
\ ˌhī-pər-ˌrē-ə-ˈli-stik
, -ˌrēl-ˈi- \
adjective
, -ˌrēl-ˈi- \
adjective
Examples of hyperrealism in a Sentence
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The wordless action is an exercise in hyperrealism, drawing attention to the slow passing of time and to the banal ways that mental illness manifests itself. — Manuel Mendoza, Dallas News, "Dallas theater festival deals with mental illness and other issues facing us in these anxious times," 18 July 2019 But experts say that such gaming hyperrealism is unlikely to make much of a difference. — Bloomberg.com, "Trump Reopens a Seemingly Settled Video-Game Debate," 7 Mar. 2018 The disparity of size and the hyperrealism is astounding, and that is their first lure. — Gaile Robinson, star-telegram, "Mueck's eerily lifelike sculptures return to Modern, contrast with works at Amon Carter," 16 Feb. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'hyperrealism.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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