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 The likeness remains strikingly photo-realistic, but the anachronism of Dalí taking a selfie sinks the interaction into the uncanny valley. — Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026 When Tez’s narration fails to fully visualize an incident or an idea, the documentary relies on animation from Office of Development and Design, imagery that alternates between borderline photo-realistic and hallucinatory, depending on the need. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026 Meanwhile, photo-realistic images are equally deceptive. — Tamilla Triantoro, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for photo-realistic
  1. realistic
  2. living
  3. naturalistic
  4. lifelike
  5. natural
Adjective
  • Hoyer will be under the gun again to make the Cubs a realistic championship contender, but apparently only from fans since Chairman Tom Ricketts appears satisfied with the status quo.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Someone pursuing a major objective must define what completion requires, identify deliverables, determine dependencies, estimate resources, build a realistic schedule and monitor progress.
    — Desiree’ Stapleton, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of realistic
Adjective
  • The Luxury Pillow keeps your head and neck in the ideal position to stay asleep all night, made with soft bamboo viscose material that naturally repels common household non-living allergens.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • To overcome these limitations, the UMass Amherst researchers adopted a different approach, inspired by how living organisms distribute energy production throughout their tissues.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of living
Adjective
  • The concrete and glass residence is tucked into a naturalistic landscape.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The effect is highly corporeal, a naturalistic confrontation with the immediacy of death.
    — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of naturalistic
Adjective
  • Retailers and brands like Lowe's, The Home Depot, and Balsam Hill offer everything from traditional, lifelike evergreens and pre-lit trees to colorful statement pieces, slim designs and tabletop options perfect for apartments or smaller rooms.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Treble is pronounced and somewhat sharp, but it’s also held back by the compression of AAC, which keeps the cymbals and various pads from sounding lifelike and pristine.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of lifelike
Adjective
  • The Hazel Ruffled Coverlet in natural is also tempting at 40% off, bringing its price down to $180 from $300.
    — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The fruit is cooked using industrial steam evaporators, which cook off excess water, concentrating the natural flavors and the color.
    — Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of natural

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“Photo-realistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photo-realistic. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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