realist
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/ˈriːəlɪst/
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/ˈriːəlɪst/
Someone who understands and deals with things in a practical way, without wishing for them to be different.
Being a realist, he didn't expect to solve all the problems by tomorrow.
Someone who creates art or literature that shows life in a natural, true to life way.
As a realist, she painted scenes from everyday life, capturing every detail.