real-life
adjective
: existing or occurring in reality : drawn from or drawing on actual events or situations
real-life problems
real-life drama
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Jessica Chastain, ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’ (2022) Even with a makeup job and wardrobe that grow gaudier through the biopic, Chastain does a heavenly job playing real-life televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker.
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Cyrus’ real-life father Billy Ray Cyrus played Hannah’s dad, Robby, and Jason Earles played her brother, Jackson.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
The discussion will outline the importance of food and nutrition, with an emphasis on real-life tips, including when food access is limited or grocery prices are high.
—Emily Brindley, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Maybe actors fear the double karma of playing a fictional villain like Voldemort while associated with real-life villain Rowling.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Cyrus’ real-life father Billy Ray Cyrus played Hannah’s dad, Robby, and Jason Earles played her brother, Jackson.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
The discussion will outline the importance of food and nutrition, with an emphasis on real-life tips, including when food access is limited or grocery prices are high.
—Emily Brindley, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Maybe actors fear the double karma of playing a fictional villain like Voldemort while associated with real-life villain Rowling.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for real-life
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“Real-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/real-life. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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