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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 council met for the first time last Friday, a roughly two-hour gathering that reiterated the myriad challenges facing the industry but offered very little in realistic solves.
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Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 10 Mar. 2026
And as the potential for rate cuts becomes more realistic, lenders may preemptively start reducing their offers to borrowers to remain competitive.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
However, all the military successes in the world don’t add up to much if the campaign itself is untethered to a clear set of realistic goals.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The Audacity, which was praised about its realistic Silicon Valley portrayal by former Twitter CEO Dick Costolo at a recent screening in San Francisco, will have its World Premiere at SXSW in Austin on March 14.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
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Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 10 Mar. 2026
And as the potential for rate cuts becomes more realistic, lenders may preemptively start reducing their offers to borrowers to remain competitive.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
However, all the military successes in the world don’t add up to much if the campaign itself is untethered to a clear set of realistic goals.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The Audacity, which was praised about its realistic Silicon Valley portrayal by former Twitter CEO Dick Costolo at a recent screening in San Francisco, will have its World Premiere at SXSW in Austin on March 14.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for realistic
Adjective
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That was a pragmatic starting point.—
Steven Fulop,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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If the regime falls, China would probably pursue pragmatic engagement with whatever authority emerges, safeguarding its economic interests in transactional fashion.—
John Calabrese,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2026
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Now, scientists have created a highly efficient AI model that hints at how living brains are able to do so much with so little, a team reports in the journal Nature.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2026
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Custom drapery can enhance serenity and flow in living spaces, bedrooms and reading nooks, creating an ambience reminiscent of the local coffee shop or bookstore.—
Gretchen M. Stone,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2026
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Your 2nd house also supports practical purchases, which is a great reminder to make durable, budget-respectful choices over flashy upgrades.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Gas prices are rising again, and many drivers are looking for practical ways to save money at the pump as costs climb.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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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
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The result is a joyful and naturalistic celebration of the term’s many meanings and manifestations.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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Roku Streaming Player Deal The Roku Streaming Stick 4K, with its long-range Wi-Fi receiver, ensures seamless 4K streaming even in rooms far from your router, and delivers lifelike clarity with Dolby Vision and HDR10+.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
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The story follows an animal lover named Mabel, whose mind is transferred into a lifelike robotic beaver to communicate with fellow creatures and save their habitat from destruction.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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Fufu Tokyo Ginza is an urban oasis in every sense—34 suites with private gardens and natural hot spring baths sourced from Atami, all perched above the Ginza 1-chome intersection with direct metro access below.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Anteaters just haven’t been led by a natural scorer like Hunter Hernandez in a long time.—
Dan Arritt,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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Rodriguez frequently expresses her views in vivid terms, and in ways that can annoy her colleagues.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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In contrast, during the Arab oil embargo in the 1970s led to long lines of cars at gas pumps that remain vivid memories for many.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Can America’s mom also be a three-dimensional person who makes her own mistakes?—
Whitney Friedlander,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The exhibition reimagines graffiti as a dynamic cultural force and blends two and three-dimensional works together.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Realistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realistic. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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