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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After all, Wilson’s admiration for his real-life blues singer, determined to exploit every second of her brief window of power over the inept white establishment, was unbounded.
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Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Michael Jackson will be portrayed by his real-life nephew Jaafar Jackson, while Joe will be played by Colman Domingo.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
The story of the shoot, at the real-life club, in midtown Manhattan, is a breathtaking adventure.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Avoid purposeless arguments online — stick with real-life relationships that need fixing.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 6 Apr. 2026
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Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Michael Jackson will be portrayed by his real-life nephew Jaafar Jackson, while Joe will be played by Colman Domingo.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
The story of the shoot, at the real-life club, in midtown Manhattan, is a breathtaking adventure.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Avoid purposeless arguments online — stick with real-life relationships that need fixing.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Real-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/real-life. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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