: accurately representing or imitating real life
a lifelike portrait
lifelikeness
noun
Examples of lifelike in a Sentence
The graphics in the video game are more lifelike than we imagined they would be.
the eyes of the lifelike portrait seem to follow visitors around the room
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Denni Hu, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2025
The lifelike replica is the result of a 12-month build process that involved extensive research and consultation with Centro Stile Ferrari.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
With immersive exhibits, lifelike dioramas and a petting zoo that prioritizes interaction over spectacle, this attraction south of Cincinnati offers a gentler, more thoughtful lens on our relationship with the animal kingdom.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
While tech giants like Meta, OpenAI, and Google are racing to create lifelike AI videos, Fable is avoiding that battleground.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Lifelike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lifelike. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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lifelike
adjective
life·like
ˈlī-ˌflīk 
: accurately representing or imitating an actual living thing
a lifelike statue
lifelikeness
noun
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