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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But many scientists and engineers believe nuclear propulsion offers the only realistic path for a sustainable campaign ferrying people between the Earth and Mars.—
Stephen Clark – Jun 3,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2025 -
Satoshi Kon also had a strong impact on me, especially with his realistic visual style.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
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Its storied past offers a rare glimpse into evolutionary processes that allow living organisms to thrive for thousands of years.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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But Netanyahu said Tuesday that any new ceasefire deal reached -- for example to facilitate the release of more living hostages -- would be temporary.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
14 May 2025
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The film blends naturalistic domestic moments with dreamlike, oneiric sequences, aiming to recreate a tactile, analogue Santiago through stop-motion techniques.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
4 June 2025
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The filmmakers know exactly how to leverage Hawkins’s warm, naturalistic screen presence, using her offbeat sweetness to keep the audience guessing as to her character’s exact level of malevolence.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
30 May 2025
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There's crisper audio and spatial sound: Whether playing in handheld or tabletop mode, improved 3D sound makes the experience more lifelike, with clearer and more natural audio.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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This approach could lead to machines that aren’t just longer-lasting but more adaptable, resilient and lifelike.—
James Pikul,
The Conversation,
2 June 2025
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Our models sped up predictions by a factor of 20 in two-dimensional settings and by a factor of 1,000 in three-dimensional settings.—
Steve Nadis,
Wired News,
1 June 2025
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Encased in an aluminum shell with a striking three-dimensional acrylic faceplate in deep purple and blue, the Knight IEMs strike a bold look.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Read on to learn how to keep spiders away, including the best natural ways to keep spiders out of your house: What Kinds Of Spiders Get Indoors?—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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Hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge every winter hoping to catch a glimpse of Florida manatees reveling in the warm, natural spring waters dedicated to their protection.—
Ragan Whitlock,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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“Photo-realistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photo-realistic. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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