We can't 'realistically' expect the war to end soon. = 'Realistically', we can't expect the war to end soon.
The battle scene in the movie was very 'realistic'. [=it seemed very much like a real battle]
We have to be 'realistic' and accept the fact that these problems cannot be solved easily.
(..) You talk too much. You say something, boy? l said, you talk too much. Why don't you make me shut up? Your move. Pretty realistic, huh? Listen, are you sure he was a...? Of course. You don't really think you shot anybody, do you? Wow! Hey, John.... (..)1973 Westworld
(..) - What did I do? - Shut up. He's clean, Sarge. Damn! Muse, will you take these things off? - Shit. You put them on so tight. - I like realism. You never know who's watching, Brian. Nice crib, Sergeant. It's a lot nicer than the last place you confiscated. Ain't it? Eddie Fisher built this house (..)2001 The Fast and the Furious
(..) Can't you take a hint? But I really want a pony, - and I've been really good this year. - Oh, dear. Maybe Bart is a little more realistic. - A tattoo? - A what? Yeah! They're cool, and they last the rest of your life. you will not be getting (..)1989 TvShow: The Simpsons Title: Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire Season: 1 Episode 1