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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 garden, designed by Harry Holding and Alex Michaelis, combines vibrant planting with a loose, naturalistic layout designed to encourage visitors to wander, pause and reflect.
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Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Largely told in a dour naturalistic visual language, Barnard switches things up for one a classically beautiful image of lights shimmering on water.
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Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
They can be used to soften hard edges and smooth transitions in more naturalistic plantings, or to reinforce the geometry of formal designs.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
Gardeners are shifting to native, naturalistic designs using pollinator- and pet-friendly plants.
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Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for naturalistic
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Largely told in a dour naturalistic visual language, Barnard switches things up for one a classically beautiful image of lights shimmering on water.
—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
They can be used to soften hard edges and smooth transitions in more naturalistic plantings, or to reinforce the geometry of formal designs.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
Gardeners are shifting to native, naturalistic designs using pollinator- and pet-friendly plants.
—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for naturalistic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturalistic
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Arraez is the only Giants player that still has a realistic chance of advancing to Phase 2.
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While advanced games offer realistic simulations at the cost of pricey purchases and steep learning curves, simpler titles have won over players looking to kill a few minutes—or return to their youths.
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What challenges is the co-living industry facing?
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How to find a co-living space Two platforms are commonly used by people exploring the model.
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So there’s already a natural connection between Steinbach and Anderson.
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In their draft pick and salary cap reality, a trade seems possible, and the above teams would all be natural candidates for a variety of reasons.
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Hospital staff say the lifelike robotic cats, dogs and birds have helped reduce agitation and distress in patients receiving care in the hospital's Acute Care for the Elderly unit.
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Adobe calibrates these to bring the most appealing or lifelike colors.
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It’s adorned with three-dimensional flowers for a subtle touch of texture.
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Known as earthshine, the effect makes the moon appear strikingly three-dimensional through binoculars.
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“Naturalistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturalistic. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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