verisimilar

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
Adjective
  • As a result, many working-class Korean and Latino immigrant households lived side by side and often confronted similar challenges, including substandard housing conditions, landlord abuses and underfunded public schools.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
  • Curaçao’s next opponent, Ecuador, faced a similar loss, falling short to Cote D’Ivoire in its first World Cup match.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
Adjective
  • Hospital staff say the lifelike robotic cats, dogs and birds have helped reduce agitation and distress in patients receiving care in the hospital's Acute Care for the Elderly unit.
    Christa Swanson, CBS News, 20 June 2026
  • Adobe calibrates these to bring the most appealing or lifelike colors.
    Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
Adjective
  • Arraez is the only Giants player that still has a realistic chance of advancing to Phase 2.
    Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026
  • While advanced games offer realistic simulations at the cost of pricey purchases and steep learning curves, simpler titles have won over players looking to kill a few minutes—or return to their youths.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 June 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • Podiatrists and Oprah alike love Vionic shoes for their orthotic-level comfort disguised with designer-level style, and the Kearny sneakers are proof.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • After his death, Gaudí’s distinctive architectural style, often incorporating naturalistic, playful elements seen in sites such as Park Güell, came to define Barcelona.
    Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 9 June 2026
Adjective
  • While RVing can save money on food, the total cost can be comparable to other road trips.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • Developed in partnership with the University of Bremen, the wheels were originally heavier and narrower than comparable conventional pneumatic wheels.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 June 2026
Adjective
  • Ali, who has been the series’ resident mentor, father figure, listening ear, voice of reason and confidant, transforms into what is most analogous to an action hero in a revenge plot.
    Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
  • The force-carrying particles have an analogous distinction, known as a polarization state.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 15 June 2026
Adjective
  • Btfbm Casual Two-Piece Sweatsuit This easy-to-wear set include leg-elongating track pants and a matching boxy tee.
    Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 23 June 2026
  • Routine video footage will be retained for up to five years, while non-matching face data will not be stored continuously.
    Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 21 June 2026

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“Verisimilar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verisimilar. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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