: accurately representing or imitating real life
a lifelike portrait
lifelikeness
noun
Synonyms of lifelike
Examples of lifelike in a Sentence
The graphics in the video game are more lifelike than we imagined they would be.
the eyes of the lifelike portrait seem to follow visitors around the room
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Standing on a circular base, her long peplos falls in both deep and shallow folds; it was meticulously sculpted by a single artist, rather than a workshop, to appear lifelike with natural depth and contour.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
The goal of the mobile unit is to bring lifelike training health care providers in rural areas who might not be able to make it to the simulation lab at Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Traditional fireplaces have made way for remarkably lifelike hologram versions, with heat added only when needed.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Kim and Kanye's eldest son turned 6 in style in December 2021, celebrating with a lifelike cake and celebration with family.
—Jen Juneau, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
The goal of the mobile unit is to bring lifelike training health care providers in rural areas who might not be able to make it to the simulation lab at Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Traditional fireplaces have made way for remarkably lifelike hologram versions, with heat added only when needed.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Kim and Kanye's eldest son turned 6 in style in December 2021, celebrating with a lifelike cake and celebration with family.
—Jen Juneau, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for lifelike
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“Lifelike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lifelike. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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lifelike
adjective
life·like
ˈlī-ˌflīk 
: accurately representing or imitating an actual living thing
a lifelike statue
lifelikeness
noun
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