naturalistic
adjective
nat·u·ral·is·tic
ˌna-ch(ə-)rə-ˈli-stik 
variants
or less commonly naturalist
: of, characterized by, or according with naturalism
Synonyms
Examples of naturalistic in a Sentence
The zoo strives to create naturalistic settings for the animals.
the movie's volcanic eruption is so naturalistic that it's easy to forget that it all came out of a computer
Recent Examples on the Web
Her films are naturalistic portraits of everyday people, often at the edges of society: teenagers on the lam in America, a rebellious 15-year-old struggling to break free of her circumstances in lower-class London.
—
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 May 2024
In particular, there has been a lack of experimental research using large sample sizes, naturalistic settings (that is, where people are going about their daily life) and prespecified analysis plans.
—Aneesh Rai, Scientific American, 29 Jan. 2024
Chung takes a naturalistic approach to the material, making the film feel as authentic as his own memories with quiet nostalgia and disillusionment around the edges.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 23 May 2024
The three-hour play puts a documentary-style focus on the process, peppered with the technical minutiae of audio engineering, naturalistic dialogue and the playing of songs on the set consisting of a soundproof recording studio and a control room.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for naturalistic 
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 May 2024
In particular, there has been a lack of experimental research using large sample sizes, naturalistic settings (that is, where people are going about their daily life) and prespecified analysis plans.
—Aneesh Rai, Scientific American, 29 Jan. 2024
Chung takes a naturalistic approach to the material, making the film feel as authentic as his own memories with quiet nostalgia and disillusionment around the edges.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 23 May 2024
The three-hour play puts a documentary-style focus on the process, peppered with the technical minutiae of audio engineering, naturalistic dialogue and the playing of songs on the set consisting of a soundproof recording studio and a control room.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for naturalistic
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'naturalistic.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near naturalistic
Cite this Entry
“Naturalistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naturalistic. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share