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
While the mid-century vintage versions are typically made of concrete, this resin recreation of a mama deer and fawn looks much more lifelike with the realistic paint job and textured details.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
The point is not to be lifelike or fact-based but familiar and formulaic—in a word, predictable.
—Namwali Serpell, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2025
At Le Mirador Resort & Spa in Mont Pelerin where guests can arrive via funicular from Vevey, lifelike and whimsical John Seward Johnson bronze statues are sprinkled throughout the property.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
While still in its early stages, this technology offers a glimpse into a future where robots possess lifelike movement and responsiveness.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
The point is not to be lifelike or fact-based but familiar and formulaic—in a word, predictable.
—Namwali Serpell, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2025
At Le Mirador Resort & Spa in Mont Pelerin where guests can arrive via funicular from Vevey, lifelike and whimsical John Seward Johnson bronze statues are sprinkled throughout the property.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
While still in its early stages, this technology offers a glimpse into a future where robots possess lifelike movement and responsiveness.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifelike
Adjective
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Devil May Cry 5 (2019) retained the basis of the classic combat, but not without betting on a bigger role for its story, while pushing for a more realistic presentation all around.—
Diego Argüello,
Rolling Stone,
22 Mar. 2025
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For many parts of the U.S., banishing cars simply isn’t realistic in the absence of comprehensive public transportation and high-density redesigns that often lack political or taxpayer backing.—
Megha Satyanarayana,
Scientific American,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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After a toast led by Marine Kyle Carpenter, the nation’s youngest living Medal of Honor recipient, guests gathered in the museum’s rotunda.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Mar. 2025
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The Biotic and Abiotic Factors of High-Performing Teams In biological ecosystems, success depends on both biotic factors (the living organisms) and abiotic factors (the non-living environmental conditions).—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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One surprising thing In the 1937 Snow White, not all the human characters were as naturalistic as Walt Disney would have liked.—
Constance Grady,
Vox,
21 Mar. 2025
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One of the mistakes directors make is assuming that Chekhov’s plays offer a naturalistic slice of life.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This commitment to preserving natural biodiversity, along with the presence of cooperatives that support small-scale farmers, aligns with the growing consumer demand for wines produced in an environmentally responsible manner.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The creamy product offers buildable medium coverage with a natural finish.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
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The discussion quickly revealed a vivid tapestry of how childfree adults navigate life after hours, with activities ranging from quiet nights streaming favorite shows to workout sessions, team sports, and reconnecting over dinners with friends.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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The powdered packets taste similar, if not a bit stronger, with vivid hues from artificial food coloring.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
28 Mar. 2025
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The camera needed to get ahead of them to grab frontal, more three-dimensional views of the chase.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
21 Mar. 2025
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By comparing the data from each antenna, the team was able to reconstruct a three-dimensional image of the lightning, mapping out the path of the bolts.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Lifelike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifelike. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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