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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
Perfection isn’t realistic, and maintenance is part of homeownership.
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Berit Thorkelson, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2025
Though Trump has called for the most extreme and rare punishment, impeachment, Republicans are realistic that the small margins in the House and filibuster in the Senate make that route difficult, if not impossible.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2025
Obviously, standing on top of your counters and inspecting the cabinet tops daily isn’t necessarily realistic.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025
Some shows are more relatable and realistic than others (cough cough Gossip Girl), but watching characters go through ups and downs with friends, family, school, or dating can help kids deal with those same issues in their real life.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 31 Mar. 2025
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Berit Thorkelson, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2025
Though Trump has called for the most extreme and rare punishment, impeachment, Republicans are realistic that the small margins in the House and filibuster in the Senate make that route difficult, if not impossible.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2025
Obviously, standing on top of your counters and inspecting the cabinet tops daily isn’t necessarily realistic.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025
Some shows are more relatable and realistic than others (cough cough Gossip Girl), but watching characters go through ups and downs with friends, family, school, or dating can help kids deal with those same issues in their real life.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for realistic
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However, Venus conjunct Saturn on April 7 brings a more pragmatic tone to the mix, asking you to consider long-term commitments and the stability of your romantic connections.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Many of the urgent phases in this journey are already being undertaken – the publication of the pragmatic EU White Paper on defence, the EU’s new Eur 800bn loan facility for defence spending and critically Germany’s decision to loosen the debt brake provision on defence spending.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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With Asian elephants—its closest living relatives—facing a 22-month pregnancy and a decade-long wait for maturity, researchers needed a faster way to test their genetic edits.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Six more living hostages returned this past Saturday, but with further outrages by Hamas.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 Feb. 2025
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However, for shorter flights or limited bag space, compact, compressible options — such as inflatable neck pillows, silk sleep masks, or small travel blankets — are more practical.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Mar. 2025
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This April, the discount grocery chain is stocking its shelves with adorable decor, practical porch and patio furniture, and charming Easter tableware—plus snacks, appetizers, mains, and desserts with seasonal flair.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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While many developers at the time settled for simple beeps and boops, Williams coaxed naturalistic environmental sounds from the silicon that modern audio designers, working with gigabytes of sampled audio, would still appreciate.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 Apr. 2025
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The result is more naturalistic, fluent speech synthesis.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Apr. 2025
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Her makeup accentuated her natural beauty: a dark pink lip and rosy cheeks.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Fox’s first serving includes ample portions from cheesemaker Sargento, which will feature is new natural American cheese slices at BiteofFox.co, where fans can review shoppable recipes and instructional videos.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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Prepare to be blown away by DirectX 12 Ultimate’s lifelike graphics, which bush the boundaries of what’s possible in gaming.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
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For the first time, lifelike faces were readily available for both performers and punters.—
Kyle MacNeill,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2025
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The discussion quickly revealed a vivid tapestry of how childfree adults navigate life after hours, with activities ranging from quiet nights streaming favorite shows to workout sessions, team sports, and reconnecting over dinners with friends.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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In the 12th or 15th centuries, that contradiction expressed the prevailing Christian moral framework in vivid and evocative ways.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
28 Mar. 2025
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But in a preprint paper posted in February, mathematician Hong Wang of New York University and her colleague Joshua Zahl of the University of British Columbia finally proved the three-dimensional version of the Kakeya conjecture.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
4 Apr. 2025
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The most delicate strokes came from the woodwinds — the musical representation of the woman’s guilt — and French horns, whose dynamic control gave the tableau three-dimensional depth.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Realistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realistic. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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