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
  • Though not a comforter, this three-piece quilt set packs a similar cloud-like comfort thanks to its 100 percent cotton material that is light as a feather, wicks away moisture, and feels smooth to the touch.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
  • There haven’t been any similar incidents recently, Azarcon said, but the Police Department wanted to draw attention to potential risks as graduation season nears.
    Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • During a singing performance, its facial expressions appeared strikingly lifelike, showing how expressive robotics continues to evolve.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Imagineers say the figures now have a more lifelike articulated head with silicone skin.
    Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • These will be the last figure skating medals awarded at the 2026 Games, and all three skaters are realistic contenders for the Olympic podium.
    Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Practicing realistic scenarios beforehand is essential.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • The Accommodations On Mustique, no two villas are alike.
    Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
  • The rooms In the Agassiz mansion, no two rooms are alike.
    Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • The film’s heart is in its naturalistic lead performances.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The city began a program in 2023 allowing residents to register their naturalistic landscapes for protection.
    Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • The situations are not comparable.
    Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
  • According to Chery, the new system will also be 10 percent lighter than comparable setups and cut vibration levels by 30 percent compared with standard diesel engines.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Not only are our religious differences analogous to relating to any kind of difference, but there is so much religious influence in American society.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
  • The possibility of the Justice Department releasing the emails upon Congressional order seven years later would have been an unlikely scenario for Karp to imagine, though ironically there was an analogous set of circumstances in the Gruden case.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • In the photo, Harry and Lilibet shared both their matching red hair and smiles as Lilibet—clad in a pink ballet outfit—held a bunch of red balloons in the backyard of their Montecito home.
    Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Five winners will receive a Spearmint stand mixer, plus a matching, limited-edition 36-inch Dual Fuel Commercial-Style Range.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 12 Feb. 2026

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“Verisimilar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verisimilar. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.

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