Definition of nonrealisticnext
as in abstract
using elements of form (as color, line, or texture) with little or no attempt at creating a realistic picture a nonrealistic rendering of the chaos and destruction wreaked by war

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Recent Examples of nonrealistic In keeping with Welles, Coen adopts a nonrealistic approach to the setting. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonrealistic
abstract
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  • The power Whitney expressed was more abstract than Beyoncé’s heavy-handed, and still astonishing, Super Bowl halftime performance in 2016, in which the artist stormed the field with a battalion of women dressed as Black Panthers.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026
  • In this photo illustration, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) logo is seen displayed on a smartphone in front of abstract background on computer screen.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

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“Nonrealistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonrealistic. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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