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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
Get your dekes out where they can be seen, ideally in the sunshine, and make sure there is some element of realistic motion, as mentioned above.
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Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2025
When circumstances create a realistic likelihood of vindictiveness, the burden shifts to the government to justify its conduct.
—Cassandra Burke Robertson, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2025
That hunt makes for a fun motorcycle chase, as Rønning confidently melds the franchise’s synthwave aesthetic into the stuff of a more realistic setpiece without having to develop a look of his own.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2025
While that imagery may be comical and even realistic, the medical tourism industry today encompasses much more.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
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Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2025
When circumstances create a realistic likelihood of vindictiveness, the burden shifts to the government to justify its conduct.
—Cassandra Burke Robertson, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2025
That hunt makes for a fun motorcycle chase, as Rønning confidently melds the franchise’s synthwave aesthetic into the stuff of a more realistic setpiece without having to develop a look of his own.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2025
While that imagery may be comical and even realistic, the medical tourism industry today encompasses much more.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for realistic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realistic
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That’s the image projected by Chicago’s pragmatic, unemotional manager, Craig Counsell, who continues to get lustily booed in his hometown.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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In their nine years working together, the decorators have developed their own sleight of hand, cleverly camouflaging pragmatic choices as strictly aesthetic ones.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, its length can be increased up to a maximum of 34 ft (10 m), for those who like the basic design but require more living space.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Sep. 2025
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Rounding out the slate is a cricket reality show based on a Korean baseball format and a survival competition that blends co-living dynamics with physical and mental challenges.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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Koolaburra by Ugg Advay Slip-on Boots These suede boots strike that ideal balance between cozy and practical, complete with a fuzzy faux fur cuff that peeks out for just the right amount of flair.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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Data are monitored daily by specialists, discussed with surgeons when needed and reviewed weekly with a nurse who provides practical recovery tips.—
Christophe Mouton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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And if a risk-free, stars-only safe space is the sole way to glimpse them in a more naturalistic mode, that seems to be a trade-off that millions are willing to make.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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But part of it is that there’s a more naturalistic feel to the dialogue and a less heightened feel in Peacemaker than in Superman.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
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Founded by actress Tia Mowry, the brand makes products that move your natural hair journey along — swiftly, softly, and cleanly.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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The demand for natural fibers is on the rise, but for agricultural inputs like cotton, there is a limit to how much the crops can keep up with demand.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Our family of kid testers couldn’t believe how lifelike Stitch’s movements were.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Each contains five branches made from high-quality plastic that’s vibrant, lifelike, and UV resistant.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Sep. 2025
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The details of that 2023 situation remain murky, but the potential for mischief became vivid for many around the world.—
John Wihbey,
Big Think,
7 Oct. 2025
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Hostas are an easy way to add interest to the garden because of their large, vivid leaves.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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To me, those filmmakers do it in a very three-dimensional way.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
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The sheer green gown featured black floral motifs throughout and a three-dimensional belt that circled her head, shoulders and hips.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Realistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realistic. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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