lifelike
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- lifelikeness noun
- unlifelike adjective
Etymology
Origin of lifelike
Example Sentences
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These distorted poses were far from the lifelike models scientists wanted to produce.
From Science Daily
The rapid evolution of AI means that these videos are becoming more lifelike all the time.
From BBC
As she drew the fibers together, they created vibrant pictures—birds and pixies and flowers—and they were so lifelike they seemed to breathe and move as if in a gentle breeze.
From Literature
There is a particular thrill in beholding a portrait as old and as lifelike as Isidora’s, just over a foot in height and 6 inches wide.
The gaffe underscores how lifelike AI visuals -- even those containing glaring errors -- are seeping into everyday discourse, sowing confusion during breaking news events and influencing political debate at the highest levels.
From Barron's
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