How to Use realistic in a Sentence

realistic

adjective
  • The setting, a kind of low-rent limbo, isn’t meant to be realistic.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2023
  • Keep in mind, though, that their trees aren’t going to be very realistic.
    Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 14 Nov. 2023
  • It’s offered in two sizes, has a realistic look, and is adorned with lighting and faux pine cones.
    Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2023
  • The lack of overall bench depth and the big contracts mean the realistic roster tightens even more.
    Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2023
  • The device, the authors hope, can make VR feel more realistic.
    Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 11 May 2023
  • Cons The high price point means this is more of an investment and not realistic for all budgets.
    Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 14 June 2023
  • The set comes with five realistic bird options to hand from the bendy wire and a suction replacement.
    Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024
  • But that could come at a cost; more realistic photos might lead to lower sales.
    CBS News, 1 Sep. 2023
  • The idea was that this was more realistic, the way humans were supposed to engage with each other.
    Rachel Rabbit White, ELLE, 5 May 2023
  • Clients are asking for pet portraits done in the realistic style, the better to capture Fluffy’s true essence.
    Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 19 Dec. 2023
  • Bar Enza is a less risky, more realistic vision for this space at this time.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Aug. 2023
  • In the realistic daydream, the final scene on the Garden ice last season would have been Bergeron and friends hoisting the Cup.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 28 July 2023
  • The result is the realistic deep-sea environment seen in the film.
    Raya Rockwood, Dallas News, 2 June 2023
  • But the judge said that did not provide a realistic reason for his recusal.
    Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
  • And will the Dolphins -- with their free agency moves - create a realistic path for Smith to earn playing time?
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2024
  • That's realistic for real-world oceans, but dull in terms of gaming.
    PCMAG, 30 Apr. 2024
  • On the plus side, one of those accessories is unique and sure to be a hit with kids: A realistic turkey with removable legs to share with friends.
    Katrina Cossey, Parents, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Her paintings are life-size but not lifelike in a realistic way.
    Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2023
  • Next, try Ffrench's trick to make the tattoo look lived-in and more realistic—grab a fluffy makeup brush and finish it off with a bit of setting powder.
    Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Not every icicle drop has the same length or number of lights, which contributes to the realistic look.
    Katie Begley, Peoplemag, 10 Nov. 2023
  • The sophomore has been among the most talked about receivers throughout this fall and depending on Johnson’s health, has a very realistic chance to start in the slot come the game against UMass.
    Matt Cohen | McOhen@al.com, al, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Pro tip: For a more realistic look, choose an unlit version, like this one—then add lights later.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 13 Sep. 2023
  • This is the worst time in the world to add to that disruption…There’s a level of expectation that [strikers] have, that is just not realistic.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Favreau asked Choi to ensure all the cooking details were as realistic as possible for the 2014 flick.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2023
  • The only realistic goals are finishing with a winning record and avoiding last place in the American League East for the third time in four years.
    Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Ensure that your call sounds realistic by opening and closing your mouth with each yelp, just like a real hen.
    Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 1 May 2024
  • The most realistic plan for many families is to save as much as possible.
    Steve Garmhausen, wsj.com, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Fix the issues and stop the losing now, even if any realistic hope for a Big Ten title has all but vanished at the quarter pole of conference play.
    Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 13 Jan. 2024
  • The garland has over 300 tips made with a polyvinyl chloride and polyethylene blend, giving you the most realistic style.
    Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2023
  • That’s a lot to dive into, but Han and the writers found a way not only to navigate it smoothly, but to keep the storylines realistic.
    Emily Longeretta, Variety, 21 July 2023

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