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as in pragmatic
willing to see things as they really are and deal with them sensibly
high schoolers who need to be more realistic in their career choices, as so few people end up as rock stars
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as in living
closely resembling the object imitated
those special effects look really realistic—I'd never guess they were all computer-generated
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Recent Examples of realistic
Patent leather is the actual material used, but it’s given a realistic print of stonewashed denim to fool the eye.
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Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Is $14 million a realistic number on a long-term deal?
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Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Plan for a long game and measure relentlessly Finally, any realistic disruption strategy in healthcare has to accept long time horizons.
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Web Golinkin,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The Army in the next four to six weeks plans to set up at least two domestic ranges that mimic realistic conditions on Ukraine battlefields, according to Army Secretary Dan Driscoll.
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Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for realistic
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Is $14 million a realistic number on a long-term deal?
—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Plan for a long game and measure relentlessly Finally, any realistic disruption strategy in healthcare has to accept long time horizons.
—
Web Golinkin,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The Army in the next four to six weeks plans to set up at least two domestic ranges that mimic realistic conditions on Ukraine battlefields, according to Army Secretary Dan Driscoll.
—
Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for realistic
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From the European cultural point of view there was, here in the Mediterranean, a pragmatic culture which regarded the divine presence as self-evident.
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The Zmajevi are strong, aggressive and pragmatic – notably very dangerous from set-pieces.
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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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Aquarius January 20 – February 18 When opinions clash, lead with practical care.
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As a practical example, the Knicks would love to bring Shamet back to the team next season.
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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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Hospital staff say the lifelike robotic cats, dogs and birds have helped reduce agitation and distress in patients receiving care in the hospital's Acute Care for the Elderly unit.
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Adobe calibrates these to bring the most appealing or lifelike colors.
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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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“Realistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realistic. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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