photo-realistic

adjective

Definition of photo-realisticnext
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for photo-realistic
  1. realistic
  2. living
  3. naturalistic
  4. lifelike
  5. three-dimensional
  6. natural
Adjective
  • The court ruled then for the first time that former presidents have broad immunity from prosecution, ending any realistic prospect Trump could be tried before the November election.
    Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Howells has no realistic chance of success at trial, the judge ruled.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of realistic
Adjective
  • Advertisement Tunney, who at 95 was the oldest living retired referee, died Thursday at his home in Pebble Beach, Calif.
    Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
  • The remaining area can be used for storage or renovated into more living space.
    Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of living
Adjective
  • That sparked a battle with animal welfare advocates, including the Humane Society of the United States, which argued that these animals deserved to live out the rest of their lives in a more naturalistic setting.
    ByDavid Grimm, science.org, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Readers may also appreciate the unplugged, more naturalistic style of the food presented throughout the book.
    Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of naturalistic
Adjective
  • Maciej, Wiktoria, and Wiktor collaborate closely to merge aesthetics and mechanics so that designs are almost lifelike.
    Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Artificial intelligence could also help to make the virtual reality experience more lifelike.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of lifelike
Adjective
  • The actress wore a gown courtesy of Oscar de la Renta, which featured tropical pink florals and green leaves cascading across the bodice and upper skirt of her dress, adding a textured, three-dimensional element.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The display is three-dimensional and includes speed, adaptive driving assistance information, stoplight and road sign information, navigation information, and state of charge.
    Abigail Bassett, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of three-dimensional
Adjective
  • This model allows startups to grow at a natural pace without the pressure of rapid scaling.
    Michael B. Horn, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Flavio Briatore, Alpine’s executive advisor, stated that a driver of Colapinto’s ability would always be of natural interest to the team.
    Luke Smith, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of natural
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