PHOTO-REALISTIC Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

photo-realistic

adjective

as in realistic

closely resembling the object imitated photo-realistic portraits of birds that caused some gallerygoers to forget that they were looking at paintings

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Recent Examples of photo-realistic Meanwhile, photo-realistic images are equally deceptive. — Tamilla Triantoro, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2025

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Adjective

That is part of Taiwan’s ongoing effort to make its exercises more realistic, following past criticism that some drills were too highly staged.

— Reuters, NBC news, 5 Aug. 2026
With a realistic chance of winning the World Series, the Rays were willing to go all-in.

— John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of realistic

Adjective

While plastic borders have gained popularity over the years for their practicality, many gardeners are now gravitating towards living borders consisting of plants, which offer a more natural look and can provide additional benefits, such as habitat for pollinators and other beneficial insects.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 19 June 2026
What challenges is the co-living industry facing?

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026

Definition of living

Adjective

Rubin sets the tone with a lead turn that’s perky but not quirky, expansively emotional but not mopey, and the rest of the cast similarly pitch their performances somewhere just north of naturalistic but south of soapy.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026
The lighting is somewhere between fantasy and noir, all moody shadows and otherworldly mists, precise and in no way naturalistic.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 July 2026

Definition of naturalistic

Adjective

The game, while technically still in early access, enjoys a thriving community of modders and just received its biggest update ever, which integrates Gran Turismo’s open-source tone-mapping system for more lifelike colors and lighting.

— Adam Ismail, The Drive, 6 Aug. 2026
This bright, budget-friendly big-screen Vizio TV gives you 4K resolution and an almost lifelike picture, thanks to its Quantum Dot QLED technology.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of lifelike

Adjective

For best results, refresh natural mulches once a year in spring or fall to keep mulch lines good and thick.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026
By putting fashion, food, art and hospitality into the same natural flow, Fontainebleau makes that customer’s time work considerably harder.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of natural

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