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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
The city already has a process where citizens can register their naturalistic landscapes for protection.
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Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
Chuang made the correct story decision for the show to embrace a naturalistic style overall, building frames that continually envelop the characters within the landscape or set them starkly against it.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2025
All three actors praised Cianfrance’s ability to coax naturalistic performances from his cast.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 7 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
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Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
Chuang made the correct story decision for the show to embrace a naturalistic style overall, building frames that continually envelop the characters within the landscape or set them starkly against it.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2025
All three actors praised Cianfrance’s ability to coax naturalistic performances from his cast.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 7 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
See All Example Sentences for naturalistic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturalistic
Adjective
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The last team in the division with a realistic-ish shot to make the playoffs is Dallas.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Attackers often use voice-phishing calls or realistic fake apps to manipulate Salesforce administrators into installing malicious software.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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OpenAI’s Sora app, launched three weeks ago, lets users create lifelike videos using AI.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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Arrigoni says that, while other companies that have specialized in deepfake detection are now having a harder time considering how lifelike Sora videos have become, the facial recognition tools Loti uses are making things easier to find, even with new videos coming rapidly.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While van Doesburg supported the exploration of three-dimensional forms, Mondrian struggled to accept the inclusion of architecture, Yve-Alain Bois explains.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Oct. 2025
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In a major leap for cancer research and precision medicine, engineers at the University of California, Irvine have developed a three-dimensional human colon model integrated with bioelectronics.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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That’s natural for that conclusion to be drawn.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The system mimics how the human body generates energy from food, using enzymes and natural molecules to convert glucose into usable power.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Before the Lost Weekend, John and Yoko had their New York Year — turning their personal confusions into beautifully vivid moments of rage and pain.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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Sugar maples turn bright red, and red maples change from vivid red to orange to bright yellow.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Over the first 10 months of his presidency, Israel saw multiple rounds of hostage releases, culminating in Monday's release of the last 20 living hostages.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
14 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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“Naturalistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturalistic. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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