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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 naturalistic bronze statue of Michael Jordan at the United Center, in Chicago, is like a Jumpman logo made flesh, and then made metal.
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Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
This process of self-selection will achieve both a naturalistic aesthetic and ensure more resilient plants in the long term.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
More naturalistic shows like Alone looked way too vivid—I’m sorry, but pine trees just do not come in shades of teal—and the green of the pitch while watching the Copa America and UEFA was obnoxiously bright.
—Adrienne So, WIRED, 4 Aug. 2024
Fashions changed shortly thereafter, with formal gardens replaced by naturalistic parkland made popular by the eighteenth-century landscape designer Lancelot (Capability) Brown.
—Sophie Elmhirst, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2024
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Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
This process of self-selection will achieve both a naturalistic aesthetic and ensure more resilient plants in the long term.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
More naturalistic shows like Alone looked way too vivid—I’m sorry, but pine trees just do not come in shades of teal—and the green of the pitch while watching the Copa America and UEFA was obnoxiously bright.
—Adrienne So, WIRED, 4 Aug. 2024
Fashions changed shortly thereafter, with formal gardens replaced by naturalistic parkland made popular by the eighteenth-century landscape designer Lancelot (Capability) Brown.
—Sophie Elmhirst, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturalistic
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The realistic goal setting by prioritizing the skill-relevant courses has assisted our employees in effectively dealing with this FOMO.Praveen Andapalli, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The video has garnered more than 3.4 million views, captivating digital audiences with its hauntingly realistic portrayal of a bygone era.Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The film follows a struggling father Nick (Michele Morrone) who buys a lifelike artificially intelligent sim named Alice (Megan Fox) to help with housework while his wife Maggie (Madeline Zima) remains in the hospital awaiting a heart transplant.Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The lifelike eyes of the lion in the collection serve as a reminder of the need for conservation.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
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The concept of the new Prada boutique showcases a bright facade illuminated by backlight, with a three-dimensional triangular pattern that echoes the brand’s iconic logo.Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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Duchamp spent the last twenty years of his life working in secret on a three-dimensional tableau vivant of a naked, headless female body in a realistic landscape, a strangely disturbing image that is both a summary of his meta-retinal art and a total departure from it.Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Hekmat said the collaboration was a natural fit since both Cult Gaia and Raxxy are committed to pushing boundaries, although in different ways.Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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In many ways, Glaser is a natural fit for the job: a stand-up comedian (Perfect, Bangin’) best known to audiences for her sick burns, having participated in the Comedy Central roasts of Rob Lowe, Bruce Willis, and Alec Baldwin, and, most recently, Netflix's of Tom Brady.EW.com, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Be sure to stay through the credits as there are some pretty vivid clues about who Sonic and the gang may be facing next.Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024
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Based on Cormac McCarthy’s vivid novel, the film won the Oscar for best picture.Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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The remaining area can be used for storage or renovated into more living space.Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 1 Dec. 2024
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Punto Dos Studio, Andrés Villota A unique feature of the home's design is the integration of a living Pigüe tree, which passes through the structure itself.New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Naturalistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturalistic. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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