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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
Your steady follow-through earns trust while keeping timelines realistic for everyone involved.
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Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 Mar. 2026
Reviewing the notice closely before filing can also help homeowners gather the right evidence and set realistic expectations about the outcome.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
Improvement over back-to-back last-place finishes was expected in 2025-26, but the belief was that a playoff spot was more realistic for 2026-27.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
Scammers can now generate realistic voices that sound calm and authoritative.
—Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 1 Mar. 2026
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Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 Mar. 2026
Reviewing the notice closely before filing can also help homeowners gather the right evidence and set realistic expectations about the outcome.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
Improvement over back-to-back last-place finishes was expected in 2025-26, but the belief was that a playoff spot was more realistic for 2026-27.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
Scammers can now generate realistic voices that sound calm and authoritative.
—Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for realistic
Adjective
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Wenger became more pragmatic over the years that followed.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The everyday was the aim for the Belgian designer, whose pragmatic first collection returned Marni to its house codes, established under founder Consuelo Castiglioni.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 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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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
Adjective
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Your practical patience turns big ideas into structured, doable steps.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2026
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If achieved, that would move the physics from cryogenic laboratories toward practical technologies.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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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But Moura gives a brilliant, naturalistic, but subtle performance, and many voters may not have sampled this one.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
23 Feb. 2026
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In Disney and Pixar's all-new feature film 'Hoppers,' scientists have discovered how to 'hop' human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals!—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Teoritta Doll leverages cutting-edge animatronics technology to deliver lifelike expressions and interactive responses when guests gently pat her head.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Feb. 2026
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The spa The crown jewel (beyond its natural terrain) is Río Perdido’s brand new spa, which debuted in January 2025.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Fox has been taking supplements for nearly 20 years, and finds this one to be unique due to its comprehensive blend of powerhouse, natural ingredients.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Michael Lee, an evolutionary biologist at the South Australian Museum who was not involved in the research, offered a vivid explanation.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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Its beams are slightly more vivid through the large windows of the Edition, which sit at the edge of a secluded area of the hotel.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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This approach differs from that of Waymo and Cruise, which use lidar and three-dimensional maps to improve navigation accuracy.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
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What helped scientists confirm it as a distinct species was micro-CT scanning, which produces highly detailed three-dimensional images of internal structures.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Realistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realistic. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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