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verisimilitude

noun

ˌver-ə-sə-ˈmi-lə-ˌtüd How to pronounce verisimilitude (audio)
Definition of verisimilitudenext
as in realism
realistic depiction in art and literature the novel's degree of verisimilitude is compromised by 18th-century characters who speak in very 21st-century English

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Recent Examples of verisimilitude But Nolan’s dedication to the verisimilitude of shooting real things make his movies something special in cinema. — Chris Lee, Vulture, 20 July 2026 Whatever your druthers—irony or verisimilitude—there’s probably a poster for you among the 240+ for sale. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026 The rubber missiles aren't just there for verisimilitude. — David Szondy may 24, New Atlas, 24 May 2026 Elsewhere, the female duo invokes some breaking of the fourth wall for good measure, just as the film, at points, entertains conspiratorial views regarding 9/11, perhaps to dispel the idea that this work is solely an exercise in verisimilitude. — Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for verisimilitude
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realism
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  • Over the past decade, style has seen our closets focus on ‘clean’ realism—those polished, monochromatic staples that blur our on and off-duty lives.
    — Julia Hobbs, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Subverting the unassuming realism of the city with the twisted unreality of this level design not only heightens the uncanny factor but also unlocks more design creativity.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of realism

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“Verisimilitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verisimilitude. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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