as in realistic
closely resembling the object imitated
the eyes of the lifelike portrait seem to follow visitors around the room
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Recent Examples of lifelike
But Jon Favreau directed an impressive, imaginative remake in 2016, making spiffy use of CGI in order to make the story's anthropomorphic animals a little more lifelike.
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Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 10 May 2025
Google also recently showed off Google Beam—a way to convert people in video calls to appear more 3D and lifelike for a more personal touch.
—Luke Larsen, Wired News, 25 May 2025
Joe Rogan's lifelike birthday cake of Sabrina Carpenter has gone viral on social media.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Beam is designed to appear life-sized and lifelike, aiming to convey a sense of genuine presence, making remote interactions feel more akin to being physically present.
—Alex Levin, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 10 May 2025
Google also recently showed off Google Beam—a way to convert people in video calls to appear more 3D and lifelike for a more personal touch.
—Luke Larsen, Wired News, 25 May 2025
Joe Rogan's lifelike birthday cake of Sabrina Carpenter has gone viral on social media.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Beam is designed to appear life-sized and lifelike, aiming to convey a sense of genuine presence, making remote interactions feel more akin to being physically present.
—Alex Levin, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for lifelike
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifelike
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At least investors are being realistic about Crescent Capital’s dimming prospects of late, driving shares down to a wild 23% discount to NAV.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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The experiential dragon riding is more immersive and realistic Watching the original Hiccup (voiced by Jay Baruchel) learn to saddle up and soar with Toothless entertained a generation of kid film fans.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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This is a living example of how businesses can harness AI and microgrids to increase operational efficiency, support sustainability goals and better prepare for energy volatility.—
Frederic Godemel,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Its storied past offers a rare glimpse into evolutionary processes that allow living organisms to thrive for thousands of years.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The film blends naturalistic domestic moments with dreamlike, oneiric sequences, aiming to recreate a tactile, analogue Santiago through stop-motion techniques.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
4 June 2025
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The filmmakers know exactly how to leverage Hawkins’s warm, naturalistic screen presence, using her offbeat sweetness to keep the audience guessing as to her character’s exact level of malevolence.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
30 May 2025
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Researchers suggest that often, their natural need for connection with their parents renders the golden child powerless to choose their well-being over the relationship.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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The stunning natural phenomenon, formally known as aurora borealis, is expected to be visible over some northern-tier and upper Midwest states, according to the NOAA.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Even subtle sounds like tunnel chases or brutal hits in The Batman feel vivid.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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But, the smoke remains generally high in the atmosphere, likely resulting only in vivid red sunrises and sunsets rather than ground-level health concerns.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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The swarm would map alleys and ping back a three-dimensional model—a Google Street View with teeth.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
16 June 2025
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Ultimately, Foltz said, researchers want to get aerial and ocean-based observations at the same time for a more three-dimensional glimpse into the inner workings of nature’s most powerful storms.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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“Lifelike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifelike. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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