real image

noun

: an optical image formed of real foci

Examples of real image in a Sentence

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As tech giants pack generative AI capabilities into our phones and their camera software, the line between what is a real image and what isn't continues to blur. Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 11 June 2026 Where correct identification of one fake image is used to cast doubt on real images, where incorrect detection is authoritative, and where all of it happens faster than any institution, newsroom, fact-checker, photo wire service, or platform can process. Mahsa Alimardani, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026 The material is becoming more realistic and harder to differentiate from real images, posing new issues for prosecutors and law enforcement. Bruna Horvath, NBC news, 28 Feb. 2026 Sit down, show real images, ask questions kids can picture and be honest. Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for real image

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of real image was in 1882

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“Real image.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/real%20image. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

real image

noun
: an image of an object formed by rays of light coming to a focus (as after passing through a lens)

Medical Definition

real image

noun
: an optical image formed of real foci

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