realisms

1. the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truthSynonyms: pragmatism, realism

2. the state of being actual or realExamples: "the reality of his situation slowly dawned on him"Synonyms: realism, reality, realnessAntonyms: unreality

3. (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceivedSynonyms: naive realism, realism

4. an artistic movement in 19th century France; artists and writers strove for detailed realistic and factual descriptionSynonyms: naturalism, realism

5. (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that abstract concepts exist independent of their namesSynonyms: Platonism, realism