LIFELIKE Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

lifelike

adjective

ˈlīf-ˌlīk

Definition of lifelike next

as in realistic

closely resembling the object imitated the eyes of the lifelike portrait seem to follow visitors around the room

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Recent Examples of lifelike The patient, a 5-year-old boy, was actually a lifelike manikin. —

Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026 Traditional fireplaces have made way for remarkably lifelike hologram versions, with heat added only when needed. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 OpenAI now offers distinct personality presets for its voice mode; companies such as Synthesia and HeyGen generate lifelike avatars to interact with customers; and companion platforms are adding emotional expression and voice cloning so the models sound like a person the user wants to be close to. —

Tamilla Triantoro, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2026 Kim and Kanye's eldest son turned 6 in style in December 2021, celebrating with a lifelike cake and celebration with family. —

Jen Juneau, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lifelike

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifelike

Adjective

When asked about a realistic amount that could be collected from the verdict, Butcher said the aim is to collect every non-exempt asset possible.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
At this point, those agitating against the merger might see their most realistic option being to lobby for conditions on the merger, such as job-protection guarantees or production minimums.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 8 May 2026