as in realistic
closely resembling the object imitated
the eyes of the lifelike portrait seem to follow visitors around the room
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Recent Examples of lifelike
Many of these images are exquisitely lifelike and can be easily mistaken for reality.
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Rajiv Vinnakota,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
To make the system more lifelike, the team linked the organoid to an artificial cardiac plexus, a network of nerves located near the base of the heart that helps regulate heartbeat activity.
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Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
23 May 2026
Touted for its lifelike petals and vibrant colors, the $40 arrangement features multicolored hydrangeas in a glass vase with faux water.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
Standing before a bionic face that still falls short of the lifelike standard the company is chasing, Gao says there’s work to be done before these robots can truly feel human.
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Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for lifelike
Rajiv Vinnakota,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
To make the system more lifelike, the team linked the organoid to an artificial cardiac plexus, a network of nerves located near the base of the heart that helps regulate heartbeat activity.
—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
23 May 2026
Touted for its lifelike petals and vibrant colors, the $40 arrangement features multicolored hydrangeas in a glass vase with faux water.
—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
Standing before a bionic face that still falls short of the lifelike standard the company is chasing, Gao says there’s work to be done before these robots can truly feel human.
—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for lifelike
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifelike
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Arraez is the only Giants player that still has a realistic chance of advancing to Phase 2.
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While advanced games offer realistic simulations at the cost of pricey purchases and steep learning curves, simpler titles have won over players looking to kill a few minutes—or return to their youths.
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What challenges is the co-living industry facing?
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How to find a co-living space Two platforms are commonly used by people exploring the model.
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From our patio, a path takes you through naturalistic plantings under an arch that would act as a threshold to a vine maple against the far fence.
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After his death, Gaudí’s distinctive architectural style, often incorporating naturalistic, playful elements seen in sites such as Park Güell, came to define Barcelona.
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So there’s already a natural connection between Steinbach and Anderson.
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In their draft pick and salary cap reality, a trade seems possible, and the above teams would all be natural candidates for a variety of reasons.
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But, for now, and with this book, Vance seems to be keeping the door open to a rapprochement with Leo—say, a personal encounter at the Vatican that would provide a vivid photo op.
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Someone had given her letters written by her mother, a gift that made her mother’s voice feel vivid and alive.
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It’s adorned with three-dimensional flowers for a subtle touch of texture.
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Known as earthshine, the effect makes the moon appear strikingly three-dimensional through binoculars.
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“Lifelike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifelike. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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