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
  • According to data from research firm Alpine Macro, Indian stocks are currently trading at 21 times forward earnings, similar to Taiwan, while South Korean equities are trading at nine times forward earnings.
    Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 4 June 2026
  • This presumably means ground operations, which could result in considerable American casualties, or infrastructure strikes, which could lead Iran to retaliate against similar targets in the Gulf.
    Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
Adjective
  • Adobe calibrates these to bring the most appealing or lifelike colors.
    Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
  • The decades-long quest to build home robots that are both helpful and lifelike — spurred on by fictional machines like the Jetsons’ humanoid maid Rosie —- is still mostly a pipe dream.
    Matt O’Brien, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Adjective
  • However, rather than moving in any extreme direction, Korkmaz said the Turkish mill is seeing demand for realistic pieces combined with stronger finishes, bolder aesthetics and more attitude.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
  • How can American democracy remain healthy if conservatives and Republicans won’t accept the results when their candidates lose — even candidates who never had a realistic chance of winning?
    The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
Adjective
  • But what begins as a mission soon veers into obsession and a dangerous game between two brilliant women who are more alike than either will admit.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 June 2026
  • The Accommodations On Mustique, no two villas are alike.
    Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • Somebody Somewhere — a naturalistic, moving three-season performance that culminated in a shocking Emmy win for best supporting actor last year.
    David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2026
Adjective
  • Alvarado, who has comparable stature to Brunson, was wrapped up by Wembanyama and thrown away from the play.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
  • Winner may not substitute, assign or transfer Prize or redeem Prize for cash, but Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to substitute Prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value.
    AJC.com, AJC.com, 8 June 2026
Adjective
  • StubHub said the demand for Game 3 tickets at MSG is analogous to the Super Bowl.
    Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 4 June 2026
  • Despite the analogous finals matchup, some components of modern life in 2026 may look unfamiliar to the time traveler, while other scenes may strike a similar chord.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 June 2026
Adjective
  • From the matching red vests worn by the Jackson brothers to the instantly recognizable red Thriller jacket and the buckle-heavy Bad ensemble, every costume was meticulously recreated for the screen.
    Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
  • For a quick outfit, pair a linen pant with a matching linen shirt and dress down with flat sandals or flip flops.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 June 2026

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“Verisimilar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verisimilar. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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