: accurately representing or imitating real life
a lifelike portrait
lifelikeness
noun
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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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Instead of following pre-programmed scripts, modern AI systems allow NPCs to exhibit lifelike decision-making and emotional responses, enhancing immersion.
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Abdo Riani, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
This pre-lit garland features green berries, delicate eucalyptus leaves and lifelike pine cones.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2024
Even in the clip, the pillow appears strangely lifelike.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
The original focused on Gemma (Williams), a roboticist developing a lifelike doll named M3GAN, who's programmed to be the ultimate companion, catered for any child.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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Abdo Riani, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
This pre-lit garland features green berries, delicate eucalyptus leaves and lifelike pine cones.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2024
Even in the clip, the pillow appears strangely lifelike.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
The original focused on Gemma (Williams), a roboticist developing a lifelike doll named M3GAN, who's programmed to be the ultimate companion, catered for any child.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Lifelike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lifelike. Accessed 21 Feb. 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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