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hyperrealism

British  
/ ˌhaɪpəˈrɪəlɪzəm /

noun

  1. another word for photorealism

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Other Word Forms

  • hyperrealist noun
  • hyperrealistic adjective

Example Sentences

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But it wasn’t just the hyperrealism of the scene that made it so striking.

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But the fantasy elements were designed to be offset by a hyperrealism that’s rarely afforded to film productions — not just in the ability to feature the actual teams and drivers, but also to film a significant portion of the movie at the races themselves.

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If you’re looking for some creepy baked goods that are not made by novices, “Is It Cake? Halloween” delivers on the hyperrealism.

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Hyperrealism compared to the eat-off-the-sidewalks vision of “And Just Like That...’

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One of her favorite pieces in the exhibit is a massive, hyperrealism painting by Alé Reviere.

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