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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
The story’s dreamy and at times ludicrous emotional landscape often struggles on more realistic grounding.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
In all likelihood there are six starters who have a realistic shot of opening the season in the rotation, those being Johan Oviedo, Kutter Crawford, Patrick Sandoval, Kyle Harrison, Connelly Early and Payton Tolle.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Chris and Mike have always supported their kids’ affinity for the game and often put on a realistic lens.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Feb. 2026
In a motion filed Friday, defense attorneys argued that publicity surrounding the case has so permeated Summit County that seating an impartial jury is no longer realistic.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
In all likelihood there are six starters who have a realistic shot of opening the season in the rotation, those being Johan Oviedo, Kutter Crawford, Patrick Sandoval, Kyle Harrison, Connelly Early and Payton Tolle.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Chris and Mike have always supported their kids’ affinity for the game and often put on a realistic lens.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Feb. 2026
In a motion filed Friday, defense attorneys argued that publicity surrounding the case has so permeated Summit County that seating an impartial jury is no longer realistic.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for realistic
Adjective
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Minnesota was pragmatic and defensive under Ramsay, which is not the best tactical fit for the Colombian.—
Tom Bogert,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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With a sharp feel for political arithmetic and a slightly geeky approach to strategy, Hill-Lewis has cultivated constructive relationships with key figures in the ANC leadership, helped along by a personable, pragmatic style that plays well across party lines.—
Sam Mkokeli,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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While 10 mice died and some flies didn’t survive, most of the animals came back alive, giving scientists valuable insight into how living organisms cope with spaceflight.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
27 Dec. 2025
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In a breakthrough that reimagines how living tissue can drive machines, researchers at MIT have developed artificial tendons made from tough, flexible hydrogel.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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However, the expert warned that focusing on combat performance could push robot development away from typical industrial or service uses, because fighting requires extreme, short bursts of high-impact movement rather than steady, practical operation.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Daytrip Snack Boxes and the LoadOut GoBox are durable, practical upgrades for lunches, beach days, poolside drinks and gear storage.—
Avery Newmark,
AJC.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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The city began a program in 2023 allowing residents to register their naturalistic landscapes for protection.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
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The aim is a naturalistic feel and immersion in a distinctive Extremaduran accent, a register the filmmaker notes has been little exploited on screen.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Robots that visibly react to physical stress or impact can appear more responsive and lifelike, even when no emotional experience is involved.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
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The lifelike super yacht will measure 264 feet in length, 96 feet in width and50 feet tall at its highest point.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Over half were additives typically added to ultraprocessed foods; the rest were more natural options, such as the use of lemon juice as a preservative or beet juice for color.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Moving to Charlotte has opened the door to the incredible natural beauty the Carolinas are known for — the mountains, lakes, forests and everything in between.—
Shindy Chen
February 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
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With vivid stories and unforgettable characters, this behind-the-scenes account is a must-read for hockey fans and believers in miracles.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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For a good chunk of this century, however, he has become known mostly for his lush and colorfully vivid covers for Marvel.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Skating Club of Boston, where Lind coaches, is also experimenting with three-dimensional cameras to give coaches even more valuable information about their skaters’ technique.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
9 Feb. 2026
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Nearby, Julia Buteux’s three-dimensional installation of transparent fabric panels hang from the ceiling, shimmying in the air and inviting guests to walk around it.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Realistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realistic. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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