closely/well observed
idiom
: very realistic
The story is a closely/well observed portrait of the city.
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The day’s repetitive beats are well observed, Tree learns valuable lessons about the true meaning of friendship, and things get even funnier in the sequel.
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
Such well observed details are sprinkled throughout, revealing the complexity, fallibility and kindness of ordinary people.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Sep. 2024
Body language is a powerful, often subconscious way to gauge relationship health and should be closely observed.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024
Over the past 25 years, Toro has closely observed technology shift from a helpful tool to an all-consuming obsession.
—Roxsy Lin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2024
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
Such well observed details are sprinkled throughout, revealing the complexity, fallibility and kindness of ordinary people.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Sep. 2024
Body language is a powerful, often subconscious way to gauge relationship health and should be closely observed.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024
Over the past 25 years, Toro has closely observed technology shift from a helpful tool to an all-consuming obsession.
—Roxsy Lin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2024
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“Closely/well observed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closely%2Fwell%20observed. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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