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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

Hortin is confident that the club will remain realistic.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

While 1% may cover routine upkeep, 2% to 3% provides a more realistic cushion for expected maintenance, home-improvement projects and unexpected repairs, particularly for older homes, said Angie Hicks, co-founder of home-services company Angi.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Truman’s secretary of state, James Byrnes, replied that neither goal was realistic.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin