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as in realistic
closely resembling the object imitated
the movie's volcanic eruption is so naturalistic that it's easy to forget that it all came out of a computer
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Recent Examples of naturalistic
There is a real depth, too, to the naturalistic dialogue that puts flesh on those case notes’ bones.
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Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 23 May 2025
Before Snow White, no one had ever managed to make animation so naturalistic and expressive.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 21 Mar. 2025
The cinematic style is naturalistic and conventional, except for what happens at the 45-minute mark.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 6 May 2025
The actors likewise tow a line between the naturalistic and surreal, maintaining poker faces at each point on that continuum.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025
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Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 23 May 2025
Before Snow White, no one had ever managed to make animation so naturalistic and expressive.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 21 Mar. 2025
The cinematic style is naturalistic and conventional, except for what happens at the 45-minute mark.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 6 May 2025
The actors likewise tow a line between the naturalistic and surreal, maintaining poker faces at each point on that continuum.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturalistic
Adjective
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At least investors are being realistic about Crescent Capital’s dimming prospects of late, driving shares down to a wild 23% discount to NAV.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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The experiential dragon riding is more immersive and realistic Watching the original Hiccup (voiced by Jay Baruchel) learn to saddle up and soar with Toothless entertained a generation of kid film fans.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Disney artisans promise that the robotic figure will be one of its most lifelike to date.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2025
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The higher pixel count makes the images on the screen look sharper and more lifelike.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
12 June 2025
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The swarm would map alleys and ping back a three-dimensional model—a Google Street View with teeth.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
16 June 2025
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Ultimately, Foltz said, researchers want to get aerial and ocean-based observations at the same time for a more three-dimensional glimpse into the inner workings of nature’s most powerful storms.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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The stunning natural phenomenon, formally known as aurora borealis, is expected to be visible over some northern-tier and upper Midwest states, according to the NOAA.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge every winter hoping to catch a glimpse of Florida manatees reveling in the warm, natural spring waters dedicated to their protection.—
Ragan Whitlock,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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The title track – the last song on the album – does follow a Boss-esque blueprint of vivid storytelling (with the serious true-life recounting of a near-fatal car crash as a teen), but the music leans more Killers sheen than Springsteen muscularity.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
22 June 2025
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Haim’s new album gives vivid shape to a hard-to-define phase. Recipes: Try our recipe for rye shortcakes with strawberry-mandarinquat compote and citrus labneh. Games: Get our free daily crossword puzzle, sudoku, word search and arcade games.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2025
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This is a living example of how businesses can harness AI and microgrids to increase operational efficiency, support sustainability goals and better prepare for energy volatility.—
Frederic Godemel,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Its storied past offers a rare glimpse into evolutionary processes that allow living organisms to thrive for thousands of years.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Naturalistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturalistic. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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