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as in pragmatic
willing to see things as they really are and deal with them sensibly
high schoolers who need to be more realistic in their career choices, as so few people end up as rock stars
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as in living
closely resembling the object imitated
those special effects look really realistic—I'd never guess they were all computer-generated
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Recent Examples of realistic
Could the Boston Red Sox be a realistic trade partner?
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David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
The anxiety behind preventing hair damage at all costs can resort to restrictive experiences that are neither beneficial, freeing, nor realistic.
—Cierra Black, Essence, 17 Jan. 2025
Howells has no realistic chance of success at trial, the judge ruled.
—Ars Technica, 10 Jan. 2025
That said, completing virtually any realistic deal will be a major challenge.
—John Hollinger, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
The anxiety behind preventing hair damage at all costs can resort to restrictive experiences that are neither beneficial, freeing, nor realistic.
—Cierra Black, Essence, 17 Jan. 2025
Howells has no realistic chance of success at trial, the judge ruled.
—Ars Technica, 10 Jan. 2025
That said, completing virtually any realistic deal will be a major challenge.
—John Hollinger, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for realistic
Adjective
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In a notable contrast to the quiet reign of predecessor Greg Barclay, a pragmatic New Zealander who flew under the radar, Shah relishes being front and center.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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After late goals and comebacks carried them to the 2018-19 crown, the 2020-21 season came with a more pragmatic approach.—
Beren Cross,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Exiting the Oval Office brings ex-presidents into one of the world’s most exclusive clubs, with there being just four other living ex-presidents left after former President Jimmy Carter died late last year.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Jan. 2025
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Witnessing this conversation between a living Newcastle legend and the club’s current world-class striker was an uplifting way to start 2024, especially since Isak was fresh from scoring twice against Sunderland in the Wear-Tyne derby.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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China has achieved a major milestone in the quest for practical commercial fusion power.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
27 Jan. 2025
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The result is a hyperrealistic natural setting bathed in saturated hues, incrementally manipulated with Saxon’s matte paintings and other practical effects, with just a modicum of CGI.—
Justin Lowe,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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What starts off as a staid and naturalistic drama, about a man experiencing a midlife crisis following the death of his mother, veers into Buñuel or De Palma territory in the latter half.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Jan. 2025
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This is the only film on this list that’s not available in the U.S. Heli [2013] There’s no sugarcoating that this naturalistic drama features a graphic sequence of harrowing violence that may prove too difficult for some audiences to stomach.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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Both have been long-standing states on these lists that have some of the world's most desirable properties for the proximity to beaches and other natural and man-made attractions.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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This makes conversations feel more personable and natural.—
Brenda Stolyar,
WIRED,
21 Jan. 2025
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Through additive manufacturing and machine learning integrations, the team can produce lifelike human models that simulate muscle movements and joint flexibility.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
12 Jan. 2025
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The game melds singularly fractal, glitchy visuals with beautifully fluid, lifelike animations whose overall effect is something beautiful and more than a little fragile.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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This collaboration breathes fresh energy into the genre, creating a vivid tableau of love, deception, and undercover pursuits.—
Ingrid Fajardo,
Billboard,
17 Jan. 2025
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The bold and vivid blue may be the most noticeable change to shoppers.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2025
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This work at the London Art Fair for Oliver Projects marks a thoughtful departure from his earlier fully three-dimensional sculptures.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Her approach is more three-dimensional, drawing on everything from vintage magazine archives and glamorous couture to text exchanges with Charli XCX.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Realistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/realistic. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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