hyperreal

/ ˌhaɪpəˈrɪəl /

adjective

1. involving or characterized by particularly realistic graphic representation
2. distorting or exaggerating reality
3. pertaining to or creating a hyperreality

noun

1. the hyperreal
   that which constitutes hyperreality
2. short for hyperreal number

Example Sentences

However, in the conservative arena of hyperreal discursive discourse, the lack of discussion about the federal government’s current engagement in price controls on fossil fuels is notable.

From Salon

But it’s "also this form of storytelling that doesn't allow the film to overstay its welcome, coming in at a tight hour," noted Blake Williams of HyperReal Film Club.

From BBC

And in the hyperreal world of the internet, as Mueller and McCollum discuss in their article about the "OK Boomer" meme, generational tensions take form.

From Salon

The avocado toast meme serves as a reminder that the hyperreal space of the internet distorts an offline reality in which generations share struggles, whether through housing insecurity or delayed retirements – a reality perpetuated by billionaires like Tim Gurner and the economic systems that serve their interests.

From Salon

I imagined there being a dialogue between these found photographs and these hyperreal color ones.

From Los Angeles Times