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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
The cinematic style is naturalistic and conventional, except for what happens at the 45-minute mark.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 6 May 2025
The actors likewise tow a line between the naturalistic and surreal, maintaining poker faces at each point on that continuum.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025
The film will be shot almost entirely on location with handheld cinematography, naturalistic lighting, and an immersive visual style.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 12 May 2025
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Constance Grady, Vox, 21 Mar. 2025
The cinematic style is naturalistic and conventional, except for what happens at the 45-minute mark.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 6 May 2025
The actors likewise tow a line between the naturalistic and surreal, maintaining poker faces at each point on that continuum.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025
The film will be shot almost entirely on location with handheld cinematography, naturalistic lighting, and an immersive visual style.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturalistic
Adjective
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But many scientists and engineers believe nuclear propulsion offers the only realistic path for a sustainable campaign ferrying people between the Earth and Mars.—
Stephen Clark – Jun 3,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2025
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The Catalan filmmaker was able to provide a realistic depiction of her situation by choosing to emphasize the actual process of coping with the trauma, a process which can’t be rushed.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
3 June 2025
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There's crisper audio and spatial sound: Whether playing in handheld or tabletop mode, improved 3D sound makes the experience more lifelike, with clearer and more natural audio.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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This approach could lead to machines that aren’t just longer-lasting but more adaptable, resilient and lifelike.—
James Pikul,
The Conversation,
2 June 2025
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Our models sped up predictions by a factor of 20 in two-dimensional settings and by a factor of 1,000 in three-dimensional settings.—
Steve Nadis,
Wired News,
1 June 2025
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Encased in an aluminum shell with a striking three-dimensional acrylic faceplate in deep purple and blue, the Knight IEMs strike a bold look.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The collaboration was a natural fit for Last Rhino founder Matt Hagerman, whose entire brewing career has been about balancing approachability with craftsmanship.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Biologic dressings help to temporarily cover wounds and support the natural healing process, essentially aiding in either the wound healing on its own or preparing it for a surgical treatment to close it.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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This is not a new phenomena of the world feeling so vivid, so extreme, that finding an angle of approach is hard.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2025
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Some consumers are likely choosing their cars’ colors to emphasize timeliness, as more vivid hues tend to come and go more quickly out of fashion.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
28 May 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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But Netanyahu said Tuesday that any new ceasefire deal reached -- for example to facilitate the release of more living hostages -- would be temporary.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
14 May 2025
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“Naturalistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturalistic. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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