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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
The exhibit includes woodblocks of English artist and naturalist Thomas Bewick showing birds in a naturalistic style.
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Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
This naturalistic garden has almost half native plants and half non-native, but is an oasis
in the middle of the city.
—Janet B. Carson, Arkansas Online, 29 June 2025
For decades, Kahneman and Gary Klein, a psychologist who researches naturalistic decision-making, had a running disagreement about whether human intuition could be trusted.
—Gabriel Snyder, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Minervini’s naturalistic, observational style is on display from the film’s first scene, which lingers on a pack of wolves meticulously digging into an animal carcass.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
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Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
This naturalistic garden has almost half native plants and half non-native, but is an oasis
in the middle of the city.
—Janet B. Carson, Arkansas Online, 29 June 2025
For decades, Kahneman and Gary Klein, a psychologist who researches naturalistic decision-making, had a running disagreement about whether human intuition could be trusted.
—Gabriel Snyder, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Minervini’s naturalistic, observational style is on display from the film’s first scene, which lingers on a pack of wolves meticulously digging into an animal carcass.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturalistic
Adjective
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The result features many innovations never before seen in a humanoid figure, including new methods to create more realistic skin and replicate the twinkle in Walt’s eye which Imagineers established was because of what is known as a corneal bulge.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Could physicists resolve Penrose’s singularities by moving to something a little more quantum, and therefore a little more realistic?—
Charlie Wood,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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For the first time, an autonomous surgical robot completed a key phase of gallbladder removal on a lifelike patient.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
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Cornerback Peanut Tillman once purchased a lifelike fake alligator and hid it on the steps to team meetings, scaring various coaches with it and filming their reactions as the players roared.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
16 July 2025
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To sweeten the setting in Southampton, there is an assortment of chocolate bars with packaging that has Barbie-like figures wearing three-dimensional designs.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
18 July 2025
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The result is an 85-minute show with high-octane staging, three-dimensional backdrops and tightly woven narrative interludes — all underscored by the group’s signature harmonies and decades-long chemistry.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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For Angelique Kane, the title of artist didn't always feel like a natural fit.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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Physical activity releases natural chemicals in your brain that fight pain and improve mood.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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The film — a vivid portrayal of homelessness and mental health on the streets of London — bowed in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard sidebar in May to solid reviews and an enthusiastic 5-minute standing ovation.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Her hair is a vivid true scarlet, Crayola marker red—not auburn, not cherry cola, not copper, not strawberry—and worn long and pin-straight with bangs.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
15 July 2025
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Sourced from museums, archives and personal accounts, it’s designed as a central space where others can add their own stories, creating a living historical record.—
Jaylen Green,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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But for decades, a decline in federal funding for public housing has caused living conditions to deteriorate.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
4 July 2025
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“Naturalistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturalistic. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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