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as in realistic
closely resembling the object imitated
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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Recent Examples of naturalistic
Captured on location in Egypt, India, South Korea, and New York City, IFC Films’ latest experiment in suspense — a father-daughter espionage adventure starring Phoebe Dynevor and Rhys Ifans — uses a naturalistic shooting style that spurred some great behind-the-scenes stories.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2025
What starts off as a staid and naturalistic drama, about a man experiencing a midlife crisis following the death of his mother, veers into Buñuel or De Palma territory in the latter half.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Jan. 2025
This is the only film on this list that’s not available in the U.S.
Heli [2013]
There’s no sugarcoating that this naturalistic drama features a graphic sequence of harrowing violence that may prove too difficult for some audiences to stomach.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
Its prose is tranquil, pellucid, and naturalistic, favoring dialogue over introspection or philosophy.
—Sam Sacks, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2025
What starts off as a staid and naturalistic drama, about a man experiencing a midlife crisis following the death of his mother, veers into Buñuel or De Palma territory in the latter half.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Jan. 2025
This is the only film on this list that’s not available in the U.S.
Heli [2013]
There’s no sugarcoating that this naturalistic drama features a graphic sequence of harrowing violence that may prove too difficult for some audiences to stomach.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
Its prose is tranquil, pellucid, and naturalistic, favoring dialogue over introspection or philosophy.
—Sam Sacks, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for naturalistic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturalistic
Adjective
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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
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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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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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The body’s natural reaction is to lift the knee to stretch the leg out as far as possible.—
Jesse Granger,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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The goal is to enhance natural capabilities or to interact with technology in new ways.8 Examples of Biohacking and Their Benefits Biohacking has not been extensively studied, so there is little concrete evidence of its effectiveness.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
14 Feb. 2025
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The display delivers sky-high contrast and rich, vivid colors, with ample brightness and wide viewing angles.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
8 Feb. 2025
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The design of the car is a vivid homage to Shaquille O'Neal's illustrious NBA career in the 1990s.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 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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