naturalistic

adjective

nat·​u·​ral·​is·​tic ˌna-ch(ə-)rə-ˈli-stik How to pronounce naturalistic (audio)
variants or less commonly naturalist
: of, characterized by, or according with naturalism
naturalistically adverb

Examples of naturalistic in a Sentence

The zoo strives to create naturalistic settings for the animals. the movie's volcanic eruption is so naturalistic that it's easy to forget that it all came out of a computer
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He’s known for his one-of-a-kind designs that feature an untamed, naturalistic aesthetic that pays homage to the local landscape. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024 The naturalistic bronze statue of Michael Jordan at the United Center, in Chicago, is like a Jumpman logo made flesh, and then made metal. Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024 This process of self-selection will achieve both a naturalistic aesthetic and ensure more resilient plants in the long term. Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024 More naturalistic shows like Alone looked way too vivid—I’m sorry, but pine trees just do not come in shades of teal—and the green of the pitch while watching the Copa America and UEFA was obnoxiously bright. Adrienne So, WIRED, 4 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for naturalistic 

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of naturalistic was in 1838

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“Naturalistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naturalistic. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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