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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
Campbell’s script has both stylized and naturalistic dialogue, giving us a group of teens who feel painfully real in their inconsistency.
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Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
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
The result is a joyful and naturalistic celebration of the term’s many meanings and manifestations.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
But Moura gives a brilliant, naturalistic, but subtle performance, and many voters may not have sampled this one.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 23 Feb. 2026
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Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
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
The result is a joyful and naturalistic celebration of the term’s many meanings and manifestations.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
But Moura gives a brilliant, naturalistic, but subtle performance, and many voters may not have sampled this one.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturalistic
Adjective
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When asked about a realistic amount that could be collected from the verdict, Butcher said the aim is to collect every non-exempt asset possible.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
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At this point, those agitating against the merger might see their most realistic option being to lobby for conditions on the merger, such as job-protection guarantees or production minimums.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Mulch young plants with pine straw, bark, or other non-living organic mulch until established.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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Today, the shuttered community center is a modern co-living apartment boasting a theater and fitness space.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Many birds migrate at night using dark-sky cues, and nocturnal mammals rely on natural moonlight and starlight to survive.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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People default to what feels natural to them.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Training you out of real relationships Conversations with AI are missing some key components — a void that can make these seemingly lifelike interactions unhelpful or even harmful to those who want more connection.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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The electric and rhythm guitars enjoy good clarity and presence, and the dynamic cymbal hits sound lifelike.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Jelly-like, three-dimensional pads contour the bra’s cups and provide a push-up effect, thus lifting and preventing spillage.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Even the façade, composed of three-dimensional tiles designed by ceramist Maria Ana Vasco Costa, functions as an artwork.—
Gisela Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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“Naturalistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturalistic. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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