realist
//ˈriːəlɪst//
Noun
realistSingular
realistsPlural
1
A person who accepts and deals with situations as they actually are, rather than following a wishful or idealistic interpretation.
She is a realist who always considers the practical aspects of any plan.
2
An artist or writer who represents things as they are in real life, without idealization or romantic embellishment.
As a realist, the painter captured everyday scenes with remarkable accuracy.
3
A philosopher who believes that physical objects exist independently of being perceived.
As a realist, she argued that the external world exists whether or not we perceive it.