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

Investors can look for adjacent, cheaper ZIP codes with similar emerging trends.

— Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
The economists tell a similar story about real estate brokers, who have fought to protect their role as middlemen and the hefty commissions that come with it.

— Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of similar

Adjective

For viewers, that can make everything from cinematic highlights to shadow details feel more vivid and lifelike.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026
From artwork and tattoos to lifelike casts and preservation, here are some unique ways to memorialize a once-in-a-lifetime pet.

— Yvonne Villasenor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of lifelike

Adjective

In my experience, realistic expectations are more useful than dramatic promises.

— Scott Keever, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Yet the 28-year-old who played every minute for Switzerland at this summer’s World Cup was never a realistic option, given the likely fee and salary required.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 14 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

The result is a twisted, naturalistic fairytale about structural realities; with the right boot-heel at one’s neck, even ostensibly life-giving forces like forests and rivers can be turned against innocent people.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 5 Sep. 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

Despite this, as Victoria Fuller, head of Cleveland Police, pointed out, the local force receives £139million ($187m) less funding than, for example, its counterpart in Surrey, south of London, despite a comparable population.

— Michael Walker, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
California pump prices are now comparable to levels last seen in early June, according to AAA.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of comparable

Adjective

So says Ana Trias, president of prestige and fashion brands at Puig, who sees consumer behavior in fragrances becoming more analogous with fashion.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
That suggests the possibility of traffic strategies targeting such neighborhoods, analogous to child safety efforts focused on schools and their surroundings.

— Paula Span, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of analogous

Adjective

Hotstar app users can download the new JioHotstar app and sign in with their existing Hotstar credentials, with their plan converting automatically to the matching JioHotstar tier.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026
Worn by Osaka during her first-round singles match on day two of the tournament, the look featured a white windbreaker with a large green bow, a green tutu with white tulle ruffles and a matching green visor.

— Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026

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