verisimilar

adjective

Definition of verisimilarnext
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Recent Examples of verisimilar Annie’s work thus far has been meticulously verisimilar, bordering on minimalist, with depopulated nurseries and studios built of balsa wood. — Katherine Fusco, The Atlantic, 11 July 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verisimilar
  1. similar
  2. lifelike
  3. realistic
  4. alike
  5. naturalistic
  6. comparable
  7. analogous
  8. matching
Adjective
  • American officials told the Wall Street Journal that Washington had conducted similar attacks secretly in recent weeks.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Similarly, high-risk activities like mountain climbing, skydiving or something similar won't typically be covered (unless specific add-on coverage is included and paid for before traveling).
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of similar
Adjective
  • This faux greenery features impressively lifelike cypress leaves, while the berries add a bold, seasonal color.
    — Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 12 Nov. 2026
  • This revelation has compelled some biologists, who by definition study life forms that evolved after LUCA, to shift their target to the life forms, quasi-life forms, and lifelike processes that may have existed before LUCA.
    — Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of lifelike
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
  • America's most affluent suburbs are more alike than different.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • According to author Caroline Hallemann—whose book The Kennedys and the Windsors came out on June 2—the two women were even more alike than meets the eye.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 June 2026
Definition of alike
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
  • The private screening model has not been used at an airport with Atlanta's passenger volume, leaving no comparable transition to evaluate.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Calls the budget provision forcing municipalities to repay NCDOT hypocritical, pointing to roughly $40 million in design costs wiped out by the PAVE Act with no comparable clawback.
    — Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of comparable
Adjective
  • Thelema included three principal gods — Nuit, Hadit, and Ra Hoor Khuit — who are described as being analogous to the ancient Egyptian gods Isis, Osiris, and Horus.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Op de Beeck lauds it as an icon of midcentury design analogous to an Eames chair, and the product of exacting skill and patience.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of analogous
Adjective
  • In addition to its one-off paintwork, the vehicle was outfitted with a matching red-leather interior—dubbed Silver Arrow—with contrasting yellow stitching, and features widened front seats and special Alutex aluminum trim as opposed to carbon fiber.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Starbucks also just released an entire Bearista Collection, including a tumbler with a playful gift bow lid, a matching espresso mug and snow globe set, and a ceramic mug.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of matching

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“Verisimilar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verisimilar. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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