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
The convincingly lifelike dragon blinked, smiled and moved its head in reaction to each person’s touch.
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Adrian Ruhi, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
In the first trailer for Universal’s live-action reimagining of Dreamworks’ 2010 film How to Train Your Dragon, there’s no hint that the CGI is going in the gritty, overly lifelike direction that has afflicted other live-action remakes of years past.
—Michael Savio, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025
Over time, the robot becomes capable of engaging with people on its own, making every interaction feel personal and lifelike.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025
The doctors learned how, with proper prep and information, filmmakers can produce incredibly lifelike and detailed results.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2025
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Adrian Ruhi, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
In the first trailer for Universal’s live-action reimagining of Dreamworks’ 2010 film How to Train Your Dragon, there’s no hint that the CGI is going in the gritty, overly lifelike direction that has afflicted other live-action remakes of years past.
—Michael Savio, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025
Over time, the robot becomes capable of engaging with people on its own, making every interaction feel personal and lifelike.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025
The doctors learned how, with proper prep and information, filmmakers can produce incredibly lifelike and detailed results.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifelike
Adjective
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Manually conducting a deep analysis for every ETF is simply not a realistic option, exposing investors to insufficient analysis and missing profitable opportunities.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Overall, however, the realistic outlook isn’t great for six of the Dolphins’ eight draftees to make an impact from scrimmage as rookies.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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With Asian elephants—its closest living relatives—facing a 22-month pregnancy and a decade-long wait for maturity, researchers needed a faster way to test their genetic edits.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Six more living hostages returned this past Saturday, but with further outrages by Hamas.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 Feb. 2025
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The film will be shot almost entirely on location with handheld cinematography, naturalistic lighting, and an immersive visual style.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
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Mamet never takes advantage of film’s capacity to offer a more naturalistic portrayal of human life, and watching two men chew scenery for 20 uninterrupted minutes in an office seems considerably goofier when it’s shot in high definition.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2025
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The third book is more niche: a journey through forests that introduces young minds to the natural benefits of herbs.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Genuine leathers, as a natural product, will vary in coloration and texture.—
Kathleen Felton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2025
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Photo : Sotheby's A fancy vivid yellowish orange diamond, rock crystal, and enamel ring.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 May 2025
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The book’s vivid digital art, collaged from her own photographs and manipulated in Photoshop, helped children connect with science and nature in new ways.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Even so, working through Doom: The Dark Ages, there was a part of me that missed the more free-form, three-dimensional acrobatics of Doom Eternal’s double jumps and air dashes.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 2025
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Two-dimensional work should be no bigger than 48 inches by 48 inches; three-dimensional pieces should weigh less than 100 pounds.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
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“Lifelike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifelike. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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