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as in pragmatic
willing to see things as they really are and deal with them sensibly
high schoolers who need to be more realistic in their career choices, as so few people end up as rock stars
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as in living
closely resembling the object imitated
those special effects look really realistic—I'd never guess they were all computer-generated
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Recent Examples of realistic
The rest of the world has recognized that reality demands realistic policy.
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Lynn Granger, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026
These systems are now strong enough to produce highly realistic synthetic content at scale.
—Mohamed Suliman, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
Just a few realistic shifts that can support your fertility.
—Rachel Hosie, SELF, 16 Feb. 2026
Likewise, Moynihan was realistic about the technology’s ramifications.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
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Lynn Granger, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026
These systems are now strong enough to produce highly realistic synthetic content at scale.
—Mohamed Suliman, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
Just a few realistic shifts that can support your fertility.
—Rachel Hosie, SELF, 16 Feb. 2026
Likewise, Moynihan was realistic about the technology’s ramifications.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for realistic
Adjective
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Taken individually, these trips are pragmatic exercises in economic statecraft.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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On the other Derya, who is more pragmatic.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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While 10 mice died and some flies didn’t survive, most of the animals came back alive, giving scientists valuable insight into how living organisms cope with spaceflight.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
27 Dec. 2025
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In a breakthrough that reimagines how living tissue can drive machines, researchers at MIT have developed artificial tendons made from tough, flexible hydrogel.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Dec. 2025
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The specifications Issac 0 is a compact, stationary home robot designed for practical integration into the home.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Finally, a justice has to bring practical judgment to balancing competing interests when the legal text does not settle an issue, or the court acts as the leader for the entire state judiciary.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The film’s heart is in its naturalistic lead performances.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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The city began a program in 2023 allowing residents to register their naturalistic landscapes for protection.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Robots that visibly react to physical stress or impact can appear more responsive and lifelike, even when no emotional experience is involved.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
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The lifelike super yacht will measure 264 feet in length, 96 feet in width and50 feet tall at its highest point.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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La Sultana’s signature hammam also includes an extra body mask step after exfoliation, comprising a choice of either Moroccan Argan oil or natural Ghassoul clay sourced from the Atlas mountains.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Moskito Island, just across from Necker Island, offers natural beauty surrounded by clear blue waters, with luxurious estates available for guest buyouts.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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The show utilizes vivid color and energetic music to encourage kids to participate in the various adventures and activities, whether that’s mimicking Danny’s dance moves, flying like an airplane, or battling the aforementioned gravity-defying goldfish.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
14 Feb. 2026
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Gomis, who’s credited along with five other editors, cuts from one ceremony to the other without warning, creating a vivid menagerie of sights, sounds, rites, languages, faces and places.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Called HoloRadar, the system enables robots to reconstruct three-dimensional scenes outside their direct line of sight, such as pedestrians rounding a corner.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Ehorn delayed announcing his discovery until three-dimensional video images of the wreck could be produced.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Realistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realistic. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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