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Surreal

Surreal stems from the word Surrealism. In Surrealism, art was used in a way that offered two pictures but illusioned to remain as one picture. In today's terms, "surreal" means "a state of mind that cannot believe what is happening is actually happening." Another example is when a person is hallucinating from the ingestion of a psychedelic. Though we cannot see what they are seeing, what they are seeing is very much real to them.
This is so surreal, "how did prisoners in California receive unemployment compensation during the pandemic?"
by abstractdiscovery December 16, 2020
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Surrealeal

Surrealistic cereal, containing marshmallows(surrealistically shaped marshmallows), and cereal that makes milk glow in the dark. Also a delicious part of this well balanced breakfast.
Mommy, the Surrealeal ate my face.
by lokijki January 26, 2008
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Surrealism

Surrealism is an artistic and literary movement that seeks to explore and express the unconscious mind through dream-like, irrational, and fantastical imagery. It challenges conventional perceptions of reality, encourages free expression, and has had a profound influence on art, literature, and culture.
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Salvador Dalí's paintings are iconic examples of surrealism, featuring melting clocks and dream-like landscapes.
The poet's work was heavily influenced by surrealism, often blending reality with fantastical elements.
Surrealism seeks to tap into the unconscious mind, creating art that feels both bizarre and deeply meaningful.
The film director used surrealism to craft scenes that defied conventional storytelling, immersing the audience in a dream-like experience.
Surrealism emerged as a response to the horrors of World War I, offering a way to explore the deeper truths of the human psyche through art.
The museum's new exhibit showcases the influence of surrealism on modern art, highlighting works that challenge our perception of reality.
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surrealization

the act of realizing how utterly surreal your present situation is
i just surrealized that i've been a parent for weeks! and my kid's still alive!

jim woke up in a bath filled with ice to the horrid surrealization that he'd been drugged and lost a kidney.
by twub November 9, 2015
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Surrealize

To make a stunning and profound realization regarding a seemingly simple concept; to make a connection between two seemingly unrelated concepts
He surrealized that he could not not make a considerable paradigm shift without changing his cultural exposure.
by ans202121 February 8, 2010
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