: accurately representing or imitating real life
a lifelike portrait
lifelikeness
noun
Examples of lifelike in a Sentence
The graphics in the video game are more lifelike than we imagined they would be.
the eyes of the lifelike portrait seem to follow visitors around the room
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While still in its early stages, this technology offers a glimpse into a future where robots possess lifelike movement and responsiveness.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
With its $180 million funding and the backing of new investors Atlassian Ventures and billionaire Penny Pritzker’s fund, PSP Growth, Synthesia plans to invest in making its avatars more lifelike, and tools to make creating and hosting videos easier.
—Iain Martin, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
In the immediate aftermath of the unveiling, Wade spoke in detail about how the version crafted in clay felt lifelike enough to green light the casting in bronze.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
The console is perfect for digital gaming, powered by an ultra-fast SSD for quick load times, ray tracing for stunning, lifelike visuals, and support for 4K gaming at up to 120fps, delivering smooth, detailed performance.
—Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 24 Jan. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
With its $180 million funding and the backing of new investors Atlassian Ventures and billionaire Penny Pritzker’s fund, PSP Growth, Synthesia plans to invest in making its avatars more lifelike, and tools to make creating and hosting videos easier.
—Iain Martin, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
In the immediate aftermath of the unveiling, Wade spoke in detail about how the version crafted in clay felt lifelike enough to green light the casting in bronze.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
The console is perfect for digital gaming, powered by an ultra-fast SSD for quick load times, ray tracing for stunning, lifelike visuals, and support for 4K gaming at up to 120fps, delivering smooth, detailed performance.
—Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Lifelike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lifelike. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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lifelike
adjective
life·like
ˈlī-ˌflīk 
: accurately representing or imitating an actual living thing
a lifelike statue
lifelikeness
noun
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