1. Plural of hyperrealism; artistic movements or styles that aim to represent subjects with extreme accuracy and detail, often creating images that appear photographic or more realistic than reality itself.
Usage: art movement; primarily used in visual arts contexts
2. Philosophical or literary approaches that emphasize extreme realism or the representation of reality in exaggerated, intensified, or heightened forms.
Usage: philosophy and literature

Examples

• The museum's exhibition showcased several hyperrealisms, including paintings so detailed they appeared to be photographs.
• Contemporary hyperrealisms challenge viewers to question the boundary between representation and reality.
• Artists working in hyperrealisms often spend months or years perfecting a single work.
• The sculptor's hyperrealisms captured every wrinkle and imperfection of the human face.
• Different hyperrealisms emerged across Europe and America during the late 20th century.
• Critics debated whether hyperrealisms represented a genuine artistic innovation or mere technical skill.