: accurately representing or imitating real life
a lifelike portrait
lifelikeness
noun
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Examples of lifelike in a Sentence
The graphics in the video game are more lifelike than we imagined they would be.
the eyes of the lifelike portrait seem to follow visitors around the room
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Trigg explains that there are two processes to reborn dolls: to paint silicone molds that already exist and add more intricate details, like lifelike skin and hair, or to create them from scratch.
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Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 9 July 2024
New immersive technology being used in virtual reality devices creates lifelike experiences for the viewers and game-players, which has led to simulated rape and violent attacks with terrifying and traumatic impact.
—Linda Robinson, Foreign Affairs, 3 July 2024
As demonstrated earlier this afternoon, Peacock has ginned up an eerily lifelike computer simulation of Michaels’ voice, which will serve as the virtual host of a nightly highlights show constructed around the user’s preferences.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 26 June 2024
From the entrance, you’re greeted with a lifelike and animatronic Colonel Sanders.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 15 Apr. 2024
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Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 9 July 2024
New immersive technology being used in virtual reality devices creates lifelike experiences for the viewers and game-players, which has led to simulated rape and violent attacks with terrifying and traumatic impact.
—Linda Robinson, Foreign Affairs, 3 July 2024
As demonstrated earlier this afternoon, Peacock has ginned up an eerily lifelike computer simulation of Michaels’ voice, which will serve as the virtual host of a nightly highlights show constructed around the user’s preferences.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 26 June 2024
From the entrance, you’re greeted with a lifelike and animatronic Colonel Sanders.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 15 Apr. 2024
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“Lifelike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lifelike. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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lifelike
adjective
life·like
ˈlī-ˌflīk 
: accurately representing or imitating an actual living thing
a lifelike statue
lifelikeness
noun
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