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
In Disney and Pixar's all-new feature film 'Hoppers,' scientists have discovered how to 'hop' human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals!
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ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
The Teoritta Doll leverages cutting-edge animatronics technology to deliver lifelike expressions and interactive responses when guests gently pat her head.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
During a singing performance, its facial expressions appeared strikingly lifelike, showing how expressive robotics continues to evolve.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Imagineers say the figures now have a more lifelike articulated head with silicone skin.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
The Teoritta Doll leverages cutting-edge animatronics technology to deliver lifelike expressions and interactive responses when guests gently pat her head.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
During a singing performance, its facial expressions appeared strikingly lifelike, showing how expressive robotics continues to evolve.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Imagineers say the figures now have a more lifelike articulated head with silicone skin.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for lifelike
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifelike
Adjective
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This effectively sets X-ray astronomy back by a decade, with the earliest realistic timeline for an X-ray flagship now looking like the 2050s or even 2060s.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
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Yet officials are also realistic about their limitations.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Now, scientists have created a highly efficient AI model that hints at how living brains are able to do so much with so little, a team reports in the journal Nature.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2026
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Custom drapery can enhance serenity and flow in living spaces, bedrooms and reading nooks, creating an ambience reminiscent of the local coffee shop or bookstore.—
Gretchen M. Stone,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Masri’s drumming is lithe and spacious even at its most aggressive; just as Alcorn’s guitar slides move with a gravity-defying, naturalistic force, his attacks seem to sprout out of each other independently, emerging in thickets.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
4 Mar. 2026
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The result is a joyful and naturalistic celebration of the term’s many meanings and manifestations.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Fufu Tokyo Ginza is an urban oasis in every sense—34 suites with private gardens and natural hot spring baths sourced from Atami, all perched above the Ginza 1-chome intersection with direct metro access below.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Anteaters just haven’t been led by a natural scorer like Hunter Hernandez in a long time.—
Dan Arritt,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Rodriguez frequently expresses her views in vivid terms, and in ways that can annoy her colleagues.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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In contrast, during the Arab oil embargo in the 1970s led to long lines of cars at gas pumps that remain vivid memories for many.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Can America’s mom also be a three-dimensional person who makes her own mistakes?—
Whitney Friedlander,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The exhibition reimagines graffiti as a dynamic cultural force and blends two and three-dimensional works together.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Lifelike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifelike. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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