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as in ridiculous
not likely to occur in the real world
The movie's unrealistic dialogue kept distracting me from the story.
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as in unreasonable
based on what is wanted or hoped for rather than on what is possible or likely
He had unrealistic expectations about the type of apartment he could afford on his meager salary. The valuation placed on this company is completely unrealistic.
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Recent Examples of unrealistic
Other telltale signs include unrealistic mouth movements, blinking patterns, and unnatural looking body parts.
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Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2024
Experts view the goal of cutting $2 trillion as unrealistic but Higgins, who writes about Musk at the Wall Street Journal, says lofty goals have long been key to his success.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
The former professor suggests the contests can promote unrealistic expectations but also have helped women become leaders.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 17 Nov. 2024
Other, less politically resistant Iranian films often show women inside in hijab, which is highly unrealistic and likely a mode of appeasing censors.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2024
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Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2024
Experts view the goal of cutting $2 trillion as unrealistic but Higgins, who writes about Musk at the Wall Street Journal, says lofty goals have long been key to his success.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
The former professor suggests the contests can promote unrealistic expectations but also have helped women become leaders.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 17 Nov. 2024
Other, less politically resistant Iranian films often show women inside in hijab, which is highly unrealistic and likely a mode of appeasing censors.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrealistic
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The fall and early winter are generally quite crowded, but now things are getting a bit ridiculous.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Her family is loathsome, her lifestyle is ridiculous, and her job is a joke.Matt Kamen, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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This piece of jewelry is meant to be special, but not unreasonable.Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
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Only Carragher and Salah's other critics can explain why De Bruyne is exempt from the same, if unreasonable, critique.Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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On top of the track views, the space also features incredible food options and entertainment space.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Can SpaceX’s skyrocketing potential translate into incredible return?Joel Shulman, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Strict scrutiny exists because racial distinctions are presumed to be irrational — because race is an artificial category that has often been abused.The Editors, National Review, 5 Dec. 2024
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If not, the different treatment is irrational and violates the right to equal protection of the laws.Jessica Van Egeren, Journal Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2024
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Wagner clearly states that much of his online comedy is about making funny videos and photos that include absurd, and very much fake, news stories, neighborhood flyers, music, and in this case a movie.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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The retort there is that if the marketplace sees the position as absurd or grossly premature, the potential reputational harm to the firm might not be worth the endeavor.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Consultants have traditionally filled this gap by providing impartial assessments, yet external advisors may miss crucial insights into a company’s products, culture or internal processes, leading to high-cost, impractical recommendations.Glen Robinson, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Trying to dampen political polarization in the news and on social media would be an obvious approach—although an impractical one, the two say, given how polarization has marketplace benefits in boosting audience sizes, engagement and political donations.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Keep scrolling to check out these artificial Christmas trees that will arrive at your door in just a few days — prices start at $18.Toni Sutton, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, there’s one thing artificial trees lack that real trees have in abundance: fragrance.Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Related article How internet addiction may affect your teen’s brain, according to a new study Nonverbal communication isn’t new The lack of spoken words in a silent review, which requires an audience to infer whether a reviewer likes a product or not, may seem silly.Gina Park, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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But she’s done ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ and ‘Domino,’ she’s done silly and also very serious.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Unrealistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrealistic. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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