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as in realistic
closely resembling the object imitated
the movie's volcanic eruption is so naturalistic that it's easy to forget that it all came out of a computer
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Recent Examples of naturalistic
Readers may also appreciate the unplugged, more naturalistic style of the food presented throughout the book.
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Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The Boyfriend was also a favorite among international critics thanks to its refreshingly naturalistic, non-exploitative approach to the dating show genre.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Dec. 2024
But her first big break came after a fantastic performance in the debut film of the woman who directed Bottoms, Emma Seligman, who gave the world a quick-witted and naturalistic depiction of Jewish family gatherings known as Shiva Baby.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Later, self-consciously naturalistic painters would work hard to resolve these kinds of tensions, which run through figurative art and Christianity both.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2024
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Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The Boyfriend was also a favorite among international critics thanks to its refreshingly naturalistic, non-exploitative approach to the dating show genre.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Dec. 2024
But her first big break came after a fantastic performance in the debut film of the woman who directed Bottoms, Emma Seligman, who gave the world a quick-witted and naturalistic depiction of Jewish family gatherings known as Shiva Baby.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Later, self-consciously naturalistic painters would work hard to resolve these kinds of tensions, which run through figurative art and Christianity both.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturalistic
Adjective
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Beal would also have to waive his no-trade clause; presumably the teams involved would ascertain whether this was a realistic possibility before marching headlong into a deal.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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To have reactions be realistic when a gun's going off right here [hand motions by his head].—
Stacy Lambe,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Through additive manufacturing and machine learning integrations, the team can produce lifelike human models that simulate muscle movements and joint flexibility.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
12 Jan. 2025
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The game melds singularly fractal, glitchy visuals with beautifully fluid, lifelike animations whose overall effect is something beautiful and more than a little fragile.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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This work at the London Art Fair for Oliver Projects marks a thoughtful departure from his earlier fully three-dimensional sculptures.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Her approach is more three-dimensional, drawing on everything from vintage magazine archives and glamorous couture to text exchanges with Charli XCX.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2025
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Both have been long-standing states on these lists that have some of the world's most desirable properties for the proximity to beaches and other natural and man-made attractions.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Indeed, PBMs are a natural counterweight to big drug companies that typically charge whatever the market can bear for their products.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
21 Jan. 2025
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Even the art on the walls—her own vivid paintings—forms a cohesive thread.—
Kristen Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
29 Jan. 2025
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To supporters of the new law, the Riley case is a vivid illustration of why the bill was needed.—
David Lightman,
Sacramento Bee,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Exiting the Oval Office brings ex-presidents into one of the world’s most exclusive clubs, with there being just four other living ex-presidents left after former President Jimmy Carter died late last year.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Jan. 2025
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Witnessing this conversation between a living Newcastle legend and the club’s current world-class striker was an uplifting way to start 2024, especially since Isak was fresh from scoring twice against Sunderland in the Wear-Tyne derby.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Naturalistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturalistic. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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