realist
UK: ˈrɪəlɪst | US: ˈriːəlɪst
n. 1. A person who accepts and deals with situations as they are, rather than imagining or wishing them to be different.
n. 2. An artist or writer whose work represents things as they are in reality, without idealization.
The word "realist" combines "real," derived from Latin "realis" (relating to things, from "res" meaning "thing"), with the suffix "-ist," from Greek "-istes" (indicating a person who practices or is concerned with something). The term emerged in the early 19th century, originally in philosophy and art, to describe those who focus on practical or factual representation rather than abstraction or idealism. The morphemes reflect a direct link to the concept of grounded, tangible reality.
As a realist, she focused on practical solutions rather than wishful thinking.
The painter was celebrated as a realist for his lifelike depictions of rural life.
Realists argue that policies should be based on facts, not emotions.
In literature, a realist avoids romantic exaggeration to portray everyday experiences.
His realist approach to business helped the company survive the economic downturn.