Meaning & use
realistic
Having a practical view of what is achievable, or closely resembling real life or actual conditions.
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Be realistic about how much you can finish before the deadline.
The video game's graphics are so realistic that some scenes look like photographs.
A note on using this word
Realistic can describe a person's outlook on expectations or the accuracy of a representation, so context clarifies which sense applies.
Words with a similar meaning
practicallifelike
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