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
Even in the clip, the pillow appears strangely lifelike.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
The original focused on Gemma (Williams), a roboticist developing a lifelike doll named M3GAN, who's programmed to be the ultimate companion, catered for any child.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Features that set Melody apart Melody boasts an impressive array of features that enhance her functionality and user experience:
Realistic movements: Equipped with advanced motor technology, Melody can execute fluid and natural movements, enhancing her ability to engage in lifelike interactions.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 25 Jan. 2025
Synthesia just raised $180 million, valuing it at $2.1 billion, to make its avatars more lifelike and invest in tools for creating and hosting videos.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
The original focused on Gemma (Williams), a roboticist developing a lifelike doll named M3GAN, who's programmed to be the ultimate companion, catered for any child.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Features that set Melody apart Melody boasts an impressive array of features that enhance her functionality and user experience:
Realistic movements: Equipped with advanced motor technology, Melody can execute fluid and natural movements, enhancing her ability to engage in lifelike interactions.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 25 Jan. 2025
Synthesia just raised $180 million, valuing it at $2.1 billion, to make its avatars more lifelike and invest in tools for creating and hosting videos.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifelike
Adjective
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The two decided to use handheld cameras, an unusual technique in Mexico at the time, to make the film feel viscerally realistic.—
Stephania Taladrid,
The New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2025
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And it’s been wonderful to have such a realistic set.—
Alex Jhamb Burns,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 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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Nest Santa Barbara Strawberry Fragrance Mist Nest has made a name for itself with naturalistic scents available in perfumes, oils and now body mists.—
Bea McMonagle,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Noteworthy cultivars include: J. chinensis ‘Gold Lace’– Along with the exceptional gold color and lacy, fern-like texture, ‘Gold Lace’ has a flat-top, spreading habit well suited to informal, naturalistic landscapes.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2025
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Guys like Justin Thomas, Wyndham Clark, Xander Schauffele or Billy Horschel being natural heels and trolls is good, casual entertainment.—
Gabby Herzig,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Authentic Beauty Concept Nymph Salt Spray was used to prep the hair, and then the natural waves and kinks of the hair were accentuated with the Working Hairspray.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Come meet Deborah Smith, a Central Florida artist, who will reveal her perception on the world through her vivid, impressionist paintings.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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My personal histories are stored as vivid timelines of outfits stretching back to first consciousness; well, style consciousness that is.—
Tom Stubbs,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The telescope will pinpoint the location of each of these galaxies, creating a massive three-dimensional atlas of the cosmos.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
28 Feb. 2025
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This correspondence is often compared to the way a hologram can make two-dimensional structures appear to be three-dimensional.—
Lyndie Chiou,
Quanta Magazine,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Lifelike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifelike. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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