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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Imagination is certainly a powerful tool in and of itself, but without real-life experiences to draw from, characters and stories themselves are far less likely to be portrayed in an authentic way that appeals to a mass audience.
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Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
The rivalry between Ja Rule and 50 Cent was one of the most intense in Hip-Hop history, marked by diss tracks, public confrontations, and even real-life altercations.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 12 Nov. 2025
So there were a lot of real-life inspirations for what Robert goes through this season.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
Entangled is inspired by the story of real-life CIA intelligence officers Meredith and Freddie Woodruff, one of the Agency’s first undercover husband-and-wife teams, who conducted their overseas covert operations while also raising a family.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2025
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Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
The rivalry between Ja Rule and 50 Cent was one of the most intense in Hip-Hop history, marked by diss tracks, public confrontations, and even real-life altercations.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 12 Nov. 2025
So there were a lot of real-life inspirations for what Robert goes through this season.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
Entangled is inspired by the story of real-life CIA intelligence officers Meredith and Freddie Woodruff, one of the Agency’s first undercover husband-and-wife teams, who conducted their overseas covert operations while also raising a family.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2025
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 14 Nov. 2025.
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