as in realistic
closely resembling the object imitated
photo-realistic portraits of birds that caused some gallerygoers to forget that they were looking at paintings
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Yet others are realistic: any action here will anger some corner of the Democratic coalition that, at the moment, is far from unified or confident that their team in Washington knows what’s next.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025 -
Bregman represented a unique opportunity who did not seem like a realistic option as the Cubs quickly checked off items early in the offseason, building upon a roster that is already favored to win the division.—
Patrick Mooney,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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As scientists gather more examples, the pair’s private hand-on-eye code remains a poignant reminder of how similar chimpanzees are to their closest living relatives.—
Brandon Keim,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Exiting the Oval Office brings ex-presidents into one of the world’s most exclusive clubs, with there being just four other living ex-presidents left after former President Jimmy Carter died late last year.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Jan. 2025
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At one point, the film undergoes distinct transitions, replacing its naturalistic form with kaleidoscopic vistas, while also swapping its dramatic blocking for documentary-style talking heads, involving an entirely new set of subjects.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
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His one break from naturalistic realism is only a little distracting.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2025
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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.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes,
18 Dec. 2024
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This pre-lit garland features green berries, delicate eucalyptus leaves and lifelike pine cones.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
5 Dec. 2024
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In their study, Lawless and her colleagues used genetic data on several shark species—including the great white—to model the three-dimensional structures of the olfactory, or smell, receptors of the iconic ocean predators.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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At the hip, the look consists of a sweet handmade three-dimensional flower detail and a split in the back.—
Mikelle Street,
WWD,
14 Feb. 2025
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Expect seasonal, ecologically sustainable base ingredients that all influence natural sweetness.—
Melinda Newman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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As sharks generally share the same core set of olfactory receptors across different species—regardless of their different habitats and lifestyles—the natural deterrent has the potential to work across the majority of shark species.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Photo-realistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photo-realistic. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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