Realistic
Realistic adjective - Willing to see things as they really are and deal with them sensibly.
Usage example: high schoolers who need to be more realistic in their career choices, as so few people end up as rock stars
Sober is a synonym for realistic in practical topic. In some cases you can use "Sober" instead an adjective "Realistic", when it comes to topics like rational, sensible, excite. popular alternative
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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His earlier films were more sober and realistic — Nights of Cabiria and La Strada — both starring his wife even recieved nominations for Oscars for Foreign Films.
Source: Creator / Federico Fellini -
Being Good Sucks: The film paints a very sober (no pun intended) and realistic picture of taking responsibility for ones actions.
Source: Film / Smashed -
She's also more approachable when stoned; sober Matsuda's a little more apprehensive and realistic.
Source: The Stoner
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