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as in pragmatic
willing to see things as they really are and deal with them sensibly
high schoolers who need to be more realistic in their career choices, as so few people end up as rock stars
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as in living
closely resembling the object imitated
those special effects look really realistic—I'd never guess they were all computer-generated
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Recent Examples of realistic
More than 60 years ago, art historians attributed a rare portrait to Caravaggio, the celebrated Baroque painter known for his vividly realistic artwork.
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
But the real star is inside that attractive frame: a space heater with realistic LED flames.
—Clint Davis, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2024
While they are not technically eliminated from postseason contention, the 49ers’ only realistic route to the playoffs is to win the NFC West.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
Reality check: Few believe that timeline is anywhere close to realistic.
—Dave Lawler, Axios, 8 Dec. 2024
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
But the real star is inside that attractive frame: a space heater with realistic LED flames.
—Clint Davis, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2024
While they are not technically eliminated from postseason contention, the 49ers’ only realistic route to the playoffs is to win the NFC West.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
Reality check: Few believe that timeline is anywhere close to realistic.
—Dave Lawler, Axios, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for realistic
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Experts and residents of Idlib describe their governance as pragmatic and influenced by both internal and external pressure, with efforts to distance themselves from a jihadist past and gain international acceptance.Mostafa Salem, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Under Frank, Riemer believes Brentford evolved from a dominant, possession-heavy Championship team to a more pragmatic one in the Premier League before becoming a more expansive outfit again following Toney’s sale to Al Ahli in the summer.Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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The remaining area can be used for storage or renovated into more living space.Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 1 Dec. 2024
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Punto Dos Studio, Andrés Villota A unique feature of the home's design is the integration of a living Pigüe tree, which passes through the structure itself.New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Oct. 2024
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Take this time to prepare for future energy needs with practical savings.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Over the decades, tote bags have evolved from practical workhorses into cultural currency, adapting to reflect the shifting identities of their carriers.Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
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Natural Touches Woodland references bring a naturalistic counterpoint to the lush red-and-green palette that typifies Christmas—the more rustic, the more dramatic the contrast.Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
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The show might be a bit less naturalistic than Netflix’s U.S. translation and its comparatively more subdued music imply, but no matter what draws you in, you’ll be hooked in no time.Laura Bradley, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
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And that is exactly enough to capture the hearts of target audience: millennials and Gen Z, known for their passion for natural and plant-based products.Zoryana Zagorodnya, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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In many ways, Glaser is a natural fit for the job: a stand-up comedian (Perfect, Bangin’) best known to audiences for her sick burns, having participated in the Comedy Central roasts of Rob Lowe, Bruce Willis, and Alec Baldwin, and, most recently, Netflix's of Tom Brady.EW.com, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The film follows a struggling father Nick (Michele Morrone) who buys a lifelike artificially intelligent sim named Alice (Megan Fox) to help with housework while his wife Maggie (Madeline Zima) remains in the hospital awaiting a heart transplant.Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The lifelike eyes of the lion in the collection serve as a reminder of the need for conservation.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
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Be sure to stay through the credits as there are some pretty vivid clues about who Sonic and the gang may be facing next.Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024
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Based on Cormac McCarthy’s vivid novel, the film won the Oscar for best picture.Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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The concept of the new Prada boutique showcases a bright facade illuminated by backlight, with a three-dimensional triangular pattern that echoes the brand’s iconic logo.Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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Duchamp spent the last twenty years of his life working in secret on a three-dimensional tableau vivant of a naked, headless female body in a realistic landscape, a strangely disturbing image that is both a summary of his meta-retinal art and a total departure from it.Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Realistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realistic. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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