naturalistic
adjective
nat·u·ral·is·tic
ˌna-ch(ə-)rə-ˈli-stik 
variants
or less commonly naturalist
: of, characterized by, or according with naturalism
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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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Glass sliders link the primary bedroom to a secluded, pea gravel patio set against a naturalistic wall of foliage, while the adjoining bathroom includes an unexpected pop of color: a lime green vanity countertop.
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Mark David, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2024
The night includes exclusive access to the Zoo’s naturalistic habitats until 8 p.m., live entertainment and life-sized games, access to an immersive animatronic dinosaur exhibit, zookeeper talks and even more.
Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. Ten Mile Rd., Royal Oak. 248-541-5717.
—Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 19 July 2024
In ‘Red Path,’ the naturalistic mise-en-scène and the characters’ acting inspired in us the greatest emotions, and even some tears, with the effective result to advocate for peace and end any war.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 18 July 2024
Which works both for and against the film, as Gilford is just as capable of holding the camera steady on a performance as naturalistic as Plummer’s.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 12 July 2024
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Mark David, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2024
The night includes exclusive access to the Zoo’s naturalistic habitats until 8 p.m., live entertainment and life-sized games, access to an immersive animatronic dinosaur exhibit, zookeeper talks and even more.
Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. Ten Mile Rd., Royal Oak. 248-541-5717.
—Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 19 July 2024
In ‘Red Path,’ the naturalistic mise-en-scène and the characters’ acting inspired in us the greatest emotions, and even some tears, with the effective result to advocate for peace and end any war.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 18 July 2024
Which works both for and against the film, as Gilford is just as capable of holding the camera steady on a performance as naturalistic as Plummer’s.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 12 July 2024
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“Naturalistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naturalistic. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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