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
Beyond music, the creation of a lifelike AI actress named Tilly Norwood has sparked similarly existential hand-wringing across Hollywood.
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Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The process combines long-standing artistic techniques with modern methods used to capture a lifelike appearance.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Users can interact with existing bots or create original chatbots, which are powered by large language models (LLMs), can send lifelike messages and engage in text conversations with users.
—Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
These systems can create lifelike presenters, realistic voices and localized content without reshoots.
—Adam Rumanek, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2026
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Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The process combines long-standing artistic techniques with modern methods used to capture a lifelike appearance.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Users can interact with existing bots or create original chatbots, which are powered by large language models (LLMs), can send lifelike messages and engage in text conversations with users.
—Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
These systems can create lifelike presenters, realistic voices and localized content without reshoots.
—Adam Rumanek, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifelike
Adjective
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These will be the last figure skating medals awarded at the 2026 Games, and all three skaters are realistic contenders for the Olympic podium.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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Practicing realistic scenarios beforehand is essential.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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While 10 mice died and some flies didn’t survive, most of the animals came back alive, giving scientists valuable insight into how living organisms cope with spaceflight.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
27 Dec. 2025
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In a breakthrough that reimagines how living tissue can drive machines, researchers at MIT have developed artificial tendons made from tough, flexible hydrogel.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Dec. 2025
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The film’s heart is in its naturalistic lead performances.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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The city began a program in 2023 allowing residents to register their naturalistic landscapes for protection.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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La Sultana’s signature hammam also includes an extra body mask step after exfoliation, comprising a choice of either Moroccan Argan oil or natural Ghassoul clay sourced from the Atlas mountains.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Moskito Island, just across from Necker Island, offers natural beauty surrounded by clear blue waters, with luxurious estates available for guest buyouts.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The show utilizes vivid color and energetic music to encourage kids to participate in the various adventures and activities, whether that’s mimicking Danny’s dance moves, flying like an airplane, or battling the aforementioned gravity-defying goldfish.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
14 Feb. 2026
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Gomis, who’s credited along with five other editors, cuts from one ceremony to the other without warning, creating a vivid menagerie of sights, sounds, rites, languages, faces and places.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Called HoloRadar, the system enables robots to reconstruct three-dimensional scenes outside their direct line of sight, such as pedestrians rounding a corner.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Ehorn delayed announcing his discovery until three-dimensional video images of the wreck could be produced.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Lifelike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifelike. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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