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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
His role shows a very realistic portrayal of the good, the bad, and the ugly of what a studio head has to deal with.
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Vincent Perella, IndieWire, 8 Mar. 2025
This tends to create a more realistic, natural eyebrow.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Neither has a realistic chance of leading Ukraine in free and fair elections—with Zelensky and war hero General Valeriy Zaluzhny the clear frontrunners.
—Illia Ponomarenko, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
Authorities warn that grandparent scams have grown increasingly sophisticated in recent years, with some perpetrators using AI to clone the voices of victims' loved ones in a hauntingly realistic touch.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 5 Mar. 2025
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Vincent Perella, IndieWire, 8 Mar. 2025
This tends to create a more realistic, natural eyebrow.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Neither has a realistic chance of leading Ukraine in free and fair elections—with Zelensky and war hero General Valeriy Zaluzhny the clear frontrunners.
—Illia Ponomarenko, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
Authorities warn that grandparent scams have grown increasingly sophisticated in recent years, with some perpetrators using AI to clone the voices of victims' loved ones in a hauntingly realistic touch.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for realistic
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One faction is taking a pragmatic approach that appeals to voters in the middle, while others want more action, such as protests and interruptions like U.S. Rep. Al Green's (D-Texas) at the president's joint address to Congress.—
Mike Allen,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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This state-federal split reflects a pragmatic approach designed to maintain market flexibility while ensuring sufficient regulatory oversight at the federal level.—
Tonya M. Evans,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Carter was a living example of the struggle to end war and suffering around the world and to promote peace, justice and human rights.—
Storer H. Rowley,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 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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What started as a practical swap in immigrant communities became a beloved holiday meal—one that still brings people together, even as its form continues to change.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Here's some step-by-step, practical advice about how to keep your toaster oven clean— and advice on how to clean it when all seems lost.—
Matthew Korfhage,
WIRED,
16 Mar. 2025
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Jack Clayton’s 1974 adaptation, starring Robert Redford and Mia Farrow, comes closest to finding the balance, pitting dingy ’70s grays and a naturalistic camera against Redford at his most shiningly charismatic as Gatsby.—
Constance Grady,
Vox,
7 Mar. 2025
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Coincidentally, the same can be said about spring’s biggest fragrance trends this year, from the powerful, intense iterations of classic eau de parfums launching at the start of the season to the fresher, more naturalistic fruity and floral scents hitting shelves toward the end.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
3 Mar. 2025
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Mitchell has nice speed and good hands, so his natural fit might be as a third-down back.—
Nate Taylor,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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The partnership felt like a natural fit, given that J.J. Martin of La DoubleJ already had ties to Tim Kaeding and Lela Becker of Mother.—
Kristen Bateman,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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While still in its early stages, this technology offers a glimpse into a future where robots possess lifelike movement and responsiveness.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
3 Mar. 2025
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With its $180 million funding and the backing of new investors Atlassian Ventures and billionaire Penny Pritzker’s fund, PSP Growth, Synthesia plans to invest in making its avatars more lifelike, and tools to make creating and hosting videos easier.—
Iain Martin,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Artistically, Cynthia’s lighting designs are vivid, intentional, and showcase a remarkable talent for a student of her age.—
Heide Janssen,
Orange County Register,
16 Mar. 2025
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Whether that’s having dreams that are extra vivid or unexpected revelations about your past.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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And what a paper doll really is, is a two-dimensional depiction of something that in reality is three-dimensional.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
11 Mar. 2025
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The silk is cut into small triangular pieces, folded and layered outward, creating a rich and three-dimensional texture with vibrant colors.—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Realistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realistic. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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