naturalistic

adjective

nat·u·ral·is·tic ˌna-ch(ə-)rə-ˈli-stik

variants or less commonly naturalist

ˈna-ch(ə-)rə-list

Synonyms of naturalistic next

: of, characterized by, or according with naturalism

naturalistically

ˌna-ch(ə-)rə-ˈli-sti-k(ə-)lē

adverb

Examples of naturalistic in a Sentence

The zoo strives to create naturalistic settings for the animals. 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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Photo : Shutterbug Studios / Compass A view of the naturalistic landscape. —

Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2024 He’s known for his one-of-a-kind designs that feature an untamed, naturalistic aesthetic that pays homage to the local landscape. —

Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024 The naturalistic bronze statue of Michael Jordan at the United Center, in Chicago, is like a Jumpman logo made flesh, and then made metal. —

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 See all Example Sentences for naturalistic