naturalistic
adjective
nat·u·ral·is·tic
ˌna-ch(ə-)rə-ˈli-stik 
variants
or less commonly naturalist
: of, characterized by, or according with naturalism
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Examples of naturalistic in a Sentence
The zoo strives to create naturalistic settings for the animals.
the movie's volcanic eruption is so naturalistic that it's easy to forget that it all came out of a computer
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The Boyfriend was also a favorite among international critics thanks to its refreshingly naturalistic, non-exploitative approach to the dating show genre.
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Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Dec. 2024
But her first big break came after a fantastic performance in the debut film of the woman who directed Bottoms, Emma Seligman, who gave the world a quick-witted and naturalistic depiction of Jewish family gatherings known as Shiva Baby.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Later, self-consciously naturalistic painters would work hard to resolve these kinds of tensions, which run through figurative art and Christianity both.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2024
Natural Touches Woodland references bring a naturalistic counterpoint to the lush red-and-green palette that typifies Christmas—the more rustic, the more dramatic the contrast.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
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Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Dec. 2024
But her first big break came after a fantastic performance in the debut film of the woman who directed Bottoms, Emma Seligman, who gave the world a quick-witted and naturalistic depiction of Jewish family gatherings known as Shiva Baby.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Later, self-consciously naturalistic painters would work hard to resolve these kinds of tensions, which run through figurative art and Christianity both.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2024
Natural Touches Woodland references bring a naturalistic counterpoint to the lush red-and-green palette that typifies Christmas—the more rustic, the more dramatic the contrast.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Naturalistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naturalistic. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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