as in realism
realistic depiction in art and literature
the novel's degree of verisimilitude is compromised by 18th-century characters who speak in very 21st-century English
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In those cases, the technology’s failure to produce flawless verisimilitude was part of the charm.
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Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2025
Michelle's and Dorothy's journey of self-discovery do share a remarkable verisimilitude if studied at a relative distance.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 21 Mar. 2025
The resulting authenticity passed the verisimilitude test with flying colors.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
As characters shift rapidly between English and Spanish, director Joel Alfonso Vargas crafts a debut of great verisimilitude, humor, and empathy.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2025
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Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2025
Michelle's and Dorothy's journey of self-discovery do share a remarkable verisimilitude if studied at a relative distance.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 21 Mar. 2025
The resulting authenticity passed the verisimilitude test with flying colors.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
As characters shift rapidly between English and Spanish, director Joel Alfonso Vargas crafts a debut of great verisimilitude, humor, and empathy.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verisimilitude
realism
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Some speculated that the change was made to give the film a newfound sense of realism.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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But in this subtly playful gem propelled by magical realism, those who remain or have returned are the focus.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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“Verisimilitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verisimilitude. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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