VERISIMILAR Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

verisimilar

adjective

Definition of verisimilar

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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

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Adjective

Crowley's mention of the Evers endorsement drew a round of applause at both of his campaign stops in New Glarus and Madison this week, but similar votes of confidence haven't always been decisive in other primaries.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
California is among multiple states, including Maryland and Connecticut, that have passed or are considering similar measures.

— Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of similar

Adjective

The game, while technically still in early access, enjoys a thriving community of modders and just received its biggest update ever, which integrates Gran Turismo’s open-source tone-mapping system for more lifelike colors and lighting.

— Adam Ismail, The Drive, 6 Aug. 2026
This bright, budget-friendly big-screen Vizio TV gives you 4K resolution and an almost lifelike picture, thanks to its Quantum Dot QLED technology.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of lifelike

Adjective

That is part of Taiwan’s ongoing effort to make its exercises more realistic, following past criticism that some drills were too highly staged.

— Reuters, NBC news, 5 Aug. 2026
With a realistic chance of winning the World Series, the Rays were willing to go all-in.

— John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of realistic

Adjective

The lighting is somewhere between fantasy and noir, all moody shadows and otherworldly mists, precise and in no way naturalistic.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 July 2026
For as dutifully naturalistic as the setups are, the film occasionally takes on the feel of a stage play, where its latticework of accents, syntaxes, and acting styles are allowed to accentuate something other than strict verisimilitude.

— Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 21 July 2026

Definition of naturalistic

Adjective

In an exchange relationship, benefits are given with the expectation of comparable repayment; in a communal one, they’re given in response to need, on the assumption that care flows both ways over time.

— Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Experts point out that there are no known examples of this sort of clothing in comparable sculptures from Anatolia or mainland Greece, so the garb reflects a local tradition distinct to the ancient kingdom of Lydia.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of comparable

Adjective

Fulton sees it as analogous to the insight embedded in a Visa network but reaching deeper into people's financial lives.

— Peter High, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
The companies describe the technology as analogous to Global Entry for international travelers, in that pre-verified goods move through compliance checks faster because customs isn’t starting a full risk review every time.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

Definition of analogous

Adjective

This piece appears to have a yellow-gold case paved with diamonds, a black dial, and a matching black strap.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026
Best known for her quick comedic timing and recent acting credit on HBO’s Hacks, the artist donned two red, white and blue prize ribbons atop a matching bikini top in the music video for her song Prettiest Girl in America.

— Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

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