realist

n.

1. One who is inclined to literal truth and pragmatism.
2. A practitioner of artistic or philosophic realism.

IN BRIEF: A person who sees things as they truly are. Also: A practical person.

The pessimist complains about the wind; The optimist expects it to change; The realist adjusts the sails. — William Arthur Ward

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The noun has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: a philosopher who believes that universals are real and exist independently of anyone thinking of them

Meaning #2: a painter who represents the world realistically and not in an idealized or romantic style

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