the real thing

noun

: something that is genuine and not a copy or imitation : something that is truly valuable or important
The diamond turned out to be the real thing.
You've done very well in your training. Let's just hope you're ready for the real thing.

Examples of the real thing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Last season, she was shamed for wearing designer fakes, and this season, she’s being shamed for buying the real thing. Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024 Some of these, like craft fur, are designed to mimic the real thing. Cameron Evans, Outdoor Life, 17 Oct. 2024 As someone who has a closet full of designer labels—and who could certainly afford to buy the real thing—her admission surprised me. Amy Francombe, WIRED, 13 Oct. 2024 Effective practice means putting yourself in a situation that mimics the real thing. Carmine Gallo, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the real thing 

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“The real thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20real%20thing. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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