realness
Americannoun
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“Our DNA is about realness, about not changing a person, you know, not erasing stretch marks.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 7, 2026
In an entertainment industry that rewards cheap gimmicks and surface-level solidarity with marginalized people, JOP’s cutting realness is a cornerstone of his identity as an artist.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2026
He believes many creators are "doubling down on the realness" to give themselves a place on the feed amongst "a sea of AI-generated content which is flooding or AI slop as it's been termed".
From BBC ● Nov. 28, 2025
Her stream-of-consciousness podcast monologues continue to boost her star, frequently going viral on Instagram and TikTok for their vocal fry realness.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2025
Relief flowed through Tally, and she squeezed David’s hands, confirming the realness of him.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
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