verisimilitude

/ˌvɛrəsɪˈmɪlɪtud/
noun
  1. The quality of appearing to be true or real.
    • The movie's special effects gave it an impressive verisimilitude.
    • Critics praised the play for its verisimilitude, making the audience feel like they were watching real life.
    • The author's attention to small details added verisimilitude to the historical novel.
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