: accurately representing or imitating real life
a lifelike portrait
lifelikeness
noun
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Examples of lifelike in a Sentence
The graphics in the video game are more lifelike than we imagined they would be.
the eyes of the lifelike portrait seem to follow visitors around the room
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As demonstrated earlier this afternoon, Peacock has ginned up an eerily lifelike computer simulation of Michaels’ voice, which will serve as the virtual host of a nightly highlights show constructed around the user’s preferences.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 26 June 2024
From the entrance, you’re greeted with a lifelike and animatronic Colonel Sanders.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 15 Apr. 2024
Two dozen lifelike babies lie nestled in a nursery in Traci Knoppe's home in Missouri.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
The lifelike leaves create a realistic effect, while the warm gold pot makes a welcoming statement.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2024
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 26 June 2024
From the entrance, you’re greeted with a lifelike and animatronic Colonel Sanders.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 15 Apr. 2024
Two dozen lifelike babies lie nestled in a nursery in Traci Knoppe's home in Missouri.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
The lifelike leaves create a realistic effect, while the warm gold pot makes a welcoming statement.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2024
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“Lifelike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lifelike. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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lifelike
adjective
life·like
ˈlī-ˌflīk 
: accurately representing or imitating an actual living thing
a lifelike statue
lifelikeness
noun
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