verisimilar

adjective

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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
  • Lawsuit attacks diversity efforts The lawsuit comes amid a broader crackdown on diversity initiatives nationwide as conservatives argue similar programs treat white people unfairly.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • Across the pond, All-Star Games don’t exist, and there really aren’t any similar types of contests.
    — Kamran Nia July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Definition of similar
Adjective
  • Ultra-realistic humanoid robots are being developed with silicone skin, lifelike facial expressions, natural voices and simulated emotions.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • McBride fears the law would interfere with the making of devices like the one that activates his lifelike hand.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of lifelike
Adjective
  • The opportunity to earn an illiquidity premium has value only when it is matched with realistic cash-flow planning, appropriate reserve levels and a clear understanding of investor time horizons.
    — Jeffrey Bartel, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Featuring a competitive ranking system and Discord integration, the competitive Fortnite platform simulates realistic FNCS endgames.
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 22 July 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
  • Cinematographer David Bauer’s nimble-footed lensing and use of natural light does indeed hark back considerably to the look of those Dogme 95 movies back in the day, as does the naturalistic editing style deployed by Louis Emil Ramm Seeberg.
    — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
  • From our patio, a path takes you through naturalistic plantings under an arch that would act as a threshold to a vine maple against the far fence.
    — Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026
Definition of naturalistic
Adjective
  • Taking 4 million barrels off the market would be roughly comparable to the amount that China stopped importing during the war – an action oil analysts say has helped keep energy prices relatively low despite the record-smashing oil supply shock.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • The system is still expanding, but new units are contributing more of the overall growth as comparable sales moderate.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of comparable
Adjective
  • Any autonomous physical unit must demonstrate something at least analogous to an understanding of the laws of the physical world.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026
  • Quantum versions of many classic math problems also come with analogous quantum proofs.
    — Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 6 July 2026
Definition of analogous
Adjective
  • Rather than opting for a traditional gown, Zendaya wore a coordinating gold brocade jacket and matching maxi skirt.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 16 July 2026
  • The 37 mm case, integrated bracelet, and crown are all 18-karat yellow gold, while the movement and inner bezel are finished in a matching gold tone.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 July 2026
Definition of matching

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