Top stars in Nazi state mostly true to life (9)

I believe the answer is:

realistic

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'true to life' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for realistic that I've seen before include "Faithful" , "Pragmatic" , "It is clear (anag)" , "It is clear, being practical and sensible" , "Down-to-earth" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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