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
  • Ganfield said there was a flash, similar to when a grenade goes off in a film.
    — Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Space has spent decades in a similar space, as a technology that is impressive but not yet ordinary, but that may finally be changing.
    — Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of similar
Adjective
  • All told, scientists are far from building anything remotely close to a modern living cell — but this new one is still the most lifelike yet.
    — Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 1 July 2026
  • Over a half-century ago, the robotic figures of Pirates were a symbol of Disneyland’s technological ambitions, dazzling audiences with characterized but lifelike movements.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Definition of lifelike
Adjective
  • The speculative boom has faded, estimates have become more realistic, and collectors who once competed aggressively for rare Burgundy and Bordeaux wines are taking their time.
    — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 8 July 2026
  • This effort started with a partnership with Getty Images, meant to introduce more realistic portrayals of people in rural America to stock photography used across the internet every day.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 8 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
  • 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
  • The female gaze Few women photographed Monroe, and there’s a stark contrast between Arnold’s naturalistic, candid style and the more flirtatious interplay of her male counterparts.
    — Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Definition of naturalistic
Adjective
  • The Australian Productivity Commission proposed a similar wide-ranging TDM exception to cover AI model training, citing comparable exceptions in Japan and Singapore.
    — Zoey Forbes, The Dial, 7 July 2026
  • County officials kept comparable county manager salaries in the metro area in mind when making their decision, Jebens-Singh said.
    — Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026
Definition of comparable
Adjective
  • Moreover, the timeline for doing all this is roughly analogous as well – a matter of weeks, once the fissile material is in hand.
    — Ilan Berman, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The timelines are just different, and finding analogous industries to benchmark defense companies against is not easy.
    — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 2 July 2026
Definition of analogous
Adjective
  • The primary bath is equipped with a huge freestanding stone tub and a matching vanity with dual sinks.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 June 2026
  • In some, a personal account is frozen the moment its holder dies and is not released without the consent of every heir and a matching court process.
    — Sergey Stopnevich, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of matching

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“Verisimilar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verisimilar. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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