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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He’s known for his one-of-a-kind designs that feature an untamed, naturalistic aesthetic that pays homage to the local landscape.
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024
The naturalistic bronze statue of Michael Jordan at the United Center, in Chicago, is like a Jumpman logo made flesh, and then made metal.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
This process of self-selection will achieve both a naturalistic aesthetic and ensure more resilient plants in the long term.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
More naturalistic shows like Alone looked way too vivid—I’m sorry, but pine trees just do not come in shades of teal—and the green of the pitch while watching the Copa America and UEFA was obnoxiously bright.
—Adrienne So, WIRED, 4 Aug. 2024
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024
The naturalistic bronze statue of Michael Jordan at the United Center, in Chicago, is like a Jumpman logo made flesh, and then made metal.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
This process of self-selection will achieve both a naturalistic aesthetic and ensure more resilient plants in the long term.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
More naturalistic shows like Alone looked way too vivid—I’m sorry, but pine trees just do not come in shades of teal—and the green of the pitch while watching the Copa America and UEFA was obnoxiously bright.
—Adrienne So, WIRED, 4 Aug. 2024
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“Naturalistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naturalistic. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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