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Definitions

realistic

[ree-uh-lis-tik] / ˌri əˈlɪs tɪk /
ADJECTIVE
sensible, matter-of-fact
Synonyms
STRONGEST
businesslike down-to-earth practical pragmatic prudent rational real reasonable sane sensible sober
WEAK
astute commonsense earthy hard hard-boiled levelheaded pragmatical shrewd sound unfantastic unidealistic unromantic unsentimental utilitarian
Antonyms
STRONGEST
excited impractical inefficient irrational unrealistic unreasonable unsound unwise
WEAK
fanciful insincere
ADJECTIVE
genuine
Synonyms
STRONGEST
authentic lifelike original truthful
WEAK
faithful graphic natural representational representative true true to life
Antonyms
WEAK
fanciful impractical insincere irrational unrealistic

Example Sentences

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Myronenko called the target "absolutely realistic," citing the surge in interceptor production, with tens of thousands now being delivered to the army each month.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Many hoped the conflict would lead to rapid regime collapse, but the regime’s dogged efforts to stay in power prove that was never realistic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Health Secretary Wes Streeting previously said the BMA's expectations were "beyond reasonable and realistic".

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

“These students may spend money on colleges that they have no realistic chance of admission.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

According to the researchers, the Mercury had produced a broadcast that was too realistic.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow