hyperrealistic

American

[hahy-per-ree-uhl-ist-ik] / ˌhaɪ pərˌri əlˈɪst ɪk /

adjective

Art. created with extremely precise and accurate detail, but often with an exaggeration of textures and colors so as to seem more tangible than a photograph.

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When Anthropic announced a new model called Mythos, the company didn’t tout hyperrealistic video clips or stellar math smarts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

That was the case for a Netherlands museum, which says a maintenance worker mistook hyperrealistic art pieces for garbage.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2024

The hyperrealistic painting of Crow, Thomas, and other conservative operatives smoking cigars raises some questions.

From Slate • Aug. 12, 2023

Molina is well-known for designing hyperrealistic tattoos, which makes him particularly popular among those who want a specific moment in history embedded on their skin.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 30, 2022

McCurdy’s painting of Barack Obama is hyperrealistic and no frills.

From Washington Post • Sep. 8, 2022

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