as in realism
realistic depiction in art and literature
the novel's degree of verisimilitude is compromised by 18th-century characters who speak in very 21st-century English
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His career celebration comes full circle with a return to Pace, which unravels the verisimilitude of his persona and outlook on life, embracing the deep emotions behind his multi-faceted art.
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Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
The film was partly inspired by Holofcener’s own life as the divorced mother of two teenagers, which lends it a particularly gut-wrenching kind of verisimilitude.
—Marley Marius, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
In those cases, the technology’s failure to produce flawless verisimilitude was part of the charm.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2025
Michelle's and Dorothy's journey of self-discovery do share a remarkable verisimilitude if studied at a relative distance.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
The film was partly inspired by Holofcener’s own life as the divorced mother of two teenagers, which lends it a particularly gut-wrenching kind of verisimilitude.
—Marley Marius, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
In those cases, the technology’s failure to produce flawless verisimilitude was part of the charm.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2025
Michelle's and Dorothy's journey of self-discovery do share a remarkable verisimilitude if studied at a relative distance.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verisimilitude
realism
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Some speculated that the change was made to give the film a newfound sense of realism.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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But in this subtly playful gem propelled by magical realism, those who remain or have returned are the focus.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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“Verisimilitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verisimilitude. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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