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also naturalist
as in realistic
closely resembling the object imitated
the movie's volcanic eruption is so naturalistic that it's easy to forget that it all came out of a computer
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Recent Examples of naturalistic
Before Snow White, no one had ever managed to make animation so naturalistic and expressive.
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Constance Grady, Vox, 21 Mar. 2025
One surprising thing In the 1937 Snow White, not all the human characters were as naturalistic as Walt Disney would have liked.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 21 Mar. 2025
One of the mistakes directors make is assuming that Chekhov’s plays offer a naturalistic slice of life.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
Spurred by the overwhelming trend for photorealistic gourmands and naturalistic fruity fragrances, perfumers are finding ways to make floral fragrances that smell more naturalistic—like how flowers smell in nature.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 19 Mar. 2025
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Constance Grady, Vox, 21 Mar. 2025
One surprising thing In the 1937 Snow White, not all the human characters were as naturalistic as Walt Disney would have liked.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 21 Mar. 2025
One of the mistakes directors make is assuming that Chekhov’s plays offer a naturalistic slice of life.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
Spurred by the overwhelming trend for photorealistic gourmands and naturalistic fruity fragrances, perfumers are finding ways to make floral fragrances that smell more naturalistic—like how flowers smell in nature.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturalistic
Adjective
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The reality is that traditional university models aren’t a realistic option for some people.—
Arne Duncan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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Research rental markets carefully, weigh all the true costs of moving, and be realistic about whether a new salary offer truly offsets a higher cost of living.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Over time, the robot becomes capable of engaging with people on its own, making every interaction feel personal and lifelike.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The doctors learned how, with proper prep and information, filmmakers can produce incredibly lifelike and detailed results.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Then, wearing a VR headset, the participants used a joystick to navigate through a three-dimensional maze with landmark clues to find a treasure chest at the end.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Apr. 2025
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My first movie, Smoke Signals, was one of the first three-dimensional looks at Native people just being people.—
Lisa de los Reyes,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Yet for many, this passing of the mantle feels like a natural evolution.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
27 Apr. 2025
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While square footage and recent renovations are obvious factors to consider, natural lighting, high ceilings, architectural style, proximity to green spaces, and even the feeling that a home might evoke upon entry can all impact its final sale price.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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More vivid economic statistics to aid government intervention in the economy.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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New Hampshire Public Radio & The Pudding Inside the Deadly Maui Inferno, Hour by Hour The New York Times meticulously reconstructs the deadly wildfires in Lahaina, Hawaii, using 400 resident and tourist videos placed meticulously on a photorealistic 3-D map, offering a vivid account of the tragedy.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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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“Naturalistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturalistic. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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