surrealist

American  

[suh-ree-uh-list] / səˈri ə lɪst /

noun

1. (sometimes initial capital letter) an artist or writer using the style, conventions, themes of surrealism.

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adjective

1. (sometimes initial capital letter) of, relating to, or conforming to surrealism.

Example Sentences

A talented artist, the young Morris had spent his national service lecturing soldiers in fine arts and had exhibited surrealist paintings alongside Joan Miró.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Inspired by Pink Floyd’s “The Wall,” Sonic Youth’s distortion, Black Sabbath’s symbolic lyricism and layered instrumentals, and surrealist artwork, “Mellon Collie” tested the Smashing Pumpkins’ limits as a band.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

The Mexican artist, who died in 1954 at the age of 47, "did not completely agree" with her work being associated with the surrealist movement, Di Stasi said.

From Barron's • Nov. 21, 2025

The auction house said it was one of a series of 500 pieces the Spanish surrealist artist intended to create to reflect the Middle Eastern folktales, commissioned by a wealthy Italian couple.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025

The scene as described was a macabre picture — something that might have been created by a surrealist brush.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson