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
  • Newlight projects annual savings of roughly $500,000 for similar ships.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
  • German power infrastructure has previously been affected under similar circumstances.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of similar
Adjective
  • This Nebula Capsule 3 projector delivers an impressive experience with 300 ANSI Lumens of brightness in 1080p, making your movies and TV shows feel lifelike.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026
  • But among those drawing the most attention were humanoid robots with lifelike faces, promoted for emotional care.
    — E. Eduardo Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of lifelike
Adjective
  • While Patchett’s depiction of equine behavior is fairly realistic, the decisions of the main character in this central tale are less so.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Modular systems, portable data and realistic fallback plans keep one dependency from becoming the foundation of the whole business.
    — Atul Sabharwal, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 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
  • Kuk and especially Kodelja shine with naturalistic charm in this delicate two-hander, their easy chemistry making credible the rapport between Maruša’s grungy cynic and Alja’s snuggie-wearing neurotic.
    — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
  • There’s enough footage from the prior films to get you up to speed quickly, and none of the individual story arcs matter nearly as much as the larger sense that each season of human life is worthy of its own naturalistic exploration.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of naturalistic
Adjective
  • Guarducci also noted the strength of the market, adding that Beverly Hills restaurants can generate volumes 20 to 30 percent higher than comparable New York locations.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Predicting Murray’s ceiling in Minnesota is comparable to predicting the weather.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of comparable
Adjective
  • Astronomers are finding that in between the brightest stars, the 'tallest skyscrapers' in the above analogy, there are much fainter stars analogous to smaller buildings.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • War weariness on the rise Ukrainian experts say the logic of hitting largely consumer targets is in part retribution for analogous Russian attacks, and that disrupted supply chains affect the military as well.
    — Fred Weir, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of analogous
Adjective
  • Uncovered, the untreated natural teak will patina to a matching silvery gray for a more aged wash while still maintaining its contemporary structure.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Hathaway styled her Asics sneakers with white pull-on pants, a simple black tank top, and a matching white sweater tied around her shoulders.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of matching

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“Verisimilar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verisimilar. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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