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lifelike

[lahyf-lahyk] / ˈlaɪfˌlaɪk /


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At the same time, astrobiologists have long been aware that apparently lifelike features can sometimes arise through non-biological processes.

From Science Daily Sep. 9, 2026

No longer content to coexist with natural-born beings or seeking to be more lifelike, synthetic humanoids lord over what’s left of humanity.

From Salon Sep. 4, 2026

Australian police called in to investigate a body found in a suitcase have concluded that the "victim" was in fact a lifelike doll.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

Most of it looks impressively lifelike on a smartphone screen.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

It was no ghost, merely a gray-furred pelt stuffed with sawdust and outfitted with yellow glass eyes that reflected the candlelight in a hauntingly lifelike way.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood




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