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realistic
adjective
Aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are
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ˌɹɪəˈlɪstɪk
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adjective
Aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are
“A realistic description”
adjective
Representing what is real; not abstract or ideal
“Realistic portraiture”
adjective
Of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of realism
“A realistic system of thought”
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A realistic description
A realistic view of the possibilities
A realistic appraisal of our chances
The actors tried to create a realistic portrayal of the Africans
Realistic portraiture
A realistic novel
In naturalistic colors
The school of naturalistic writers
A realistic system of thought
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