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subrealism

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An artistic movement that seeks to explore the basis of perception.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: art, arts

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noun

Meaning 2

The artistic exploration of perverse and unpleasant subject matter.

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Usage: uncountable

Topics: art, arts

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noun

Meaning 3

An attitude toward life that lacks genuine engagement or meaning.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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