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also naturalist
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
That Hanson so could faithfully and conspiratorially convey that in her naturalistic, uncontrived images came from a place of friendship.
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Mark Holgate, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
In addition, treatment centers often provide rooms with soft lighting, a naturalistic decor, and music or other sensory stimulation.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
The end looks narrower, sharper, more naturalistic but less pretty.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Other tokens were more geometric than naturalistic.
—Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025
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Mark Holgate, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
In addition, treatment centers often provide rooms with soft lighting, a naturalistic decor, and music or other sensory stimulation.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
The end looks narrower, sharper, more naturalistic but less pretty.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Other tokens were more geometric than naturalistic.
—Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturalistic
Adjective
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Many experts argue that while EV fire risks are serious, turning a battery into a flying hazard is not a realistic path forward.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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Those on-demand, realistic substitutes could potentially expedite training for healthcare professions.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For years, full-body systems capable of lifting loads or delivering lifelike VR sensations came with six-figure price tags.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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The advancement, detailed this week in Science Advances, is just the latest in a string of studies highlighting how creepily lifelike synthetic skins have become.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These allow three-dimensional imaging of underground structures instead of the two-dimensional models used in the past.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025
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Each composition is built from the background to the foreground to create the illusion of a three-dimensional figure or scene encased within the glass block.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The morning kicked off behind the Rose Creek Cottage and was one of many activities hosted by Friends of Rose Creek, an organization aimed at preserving the natural habitat and connecting community members.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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The edgy vibe of side braids is a natural departure from the more flowy, feminine styles that usually dominate in the summer (like boho braids).—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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With a thoughtful use of color, Wezel constructs a visual world that feels both alienating and intensely sensorial, like a vivid dream uncomfortably close to reality.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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The sculpture is crafted from enameled ceramic in an array of tones that include vivid yellow, in a nod to Fendi’s signature color, as well as delicate purple and green tones.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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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That’s the upshot of a new study on the alcohol content of the preferred foods of one of our closest living relatives.—
Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Naturalistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturalistic. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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