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naturalistic

[nach-er-uh-lis-tik, nach-ruh-] / ˌnætʃ ər əˈlɪs tɪk, ˌnætʃ rə- /


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Using very little musical scoring, sticking to naturalistic dialogue featuring awkward silences, and eschewing flashy cinematography and editing, he allows each scene to breathe.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Meyering and cinematographer Natalie Kingston create a naturalistic and often dark look, though “Horsegirls” is beautifully shot.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026

“The Zoo is special, a community asset with naturalistic exhibits, conservation initiatives, animal interaction, and in-depth programming, providing such a meaningful experience takes money, lots of it,” the civil grand jury wrote in its report.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026

In his telling, the general’s gibe reflected the new current of naturalistic explanation that influenced Pericles.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026

Like most Maya art, the portrait is too stylized to regard as a naturalistic rendering.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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