1
as in genuine
being exactly as appears or as claimed
this shirt is real silk, not polyester
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2
as in actual
existing in fact and not merely as a possibility
asked her parents if the Tooth Fairy was real
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as in true
free from any intent to deceive or impress others
real folk who don't put on airs
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as in very
to a great degree
this fish tastes real good
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Recent Examples of real
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
To be able to partner with Vanguard to solve a problem that many, many Americans face, to me is a real step forward, and one that really requires the entire industry to participate.
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Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Christa Sgobba,
Health,
16 June 2026
And with household debt levels at record highs and more people falling behind on payments, the risk of facing this or other types of collection activity is real right now.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Adjective
There probably wasn’t a real Robin.
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Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
To be able to partner with Vanguard to solve a problem that many, many Americans face, to me is a real step forward, and one that really requires the entire industry to participate.
—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Adverb
Unlike other common exercises like push-ups or squats, there’s no real standardized data on the average time people can hold a bridge pose.
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Christa Sgobba,
Health,
16 June 2026
And with household debt levels at record highs and more people falling behind on payments, the risk of facing this or other types of collection activity is real right now.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for real
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The family of a 26-year-old man who was shot and killed in Fort Worth last week remembers his bright smile and genuine laugh.
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The film, based on Thomas Perry’s novel Strip, wears its influences — ranging from Elmore Leonard to Carl Hiaasen to Quentin Tarantino — heavily, without the genuine wit of many of its predecessors.
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The Aman Beverly Hills, currently under construction and expected to open in 2028, will supposedly not only include a full luxe floor for plastic surgery recovery but actual operating rooms, a private garden just for patients and surgeons on call.
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But what about the actual ceremony?
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From viral Aldi Finds to tried-and-true products shoppers love to tell their friends about, people love the thrill of discovering something new here.
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That rugged access is part of the appeal for buyers seeking a true escape rather than a weekend cabin with neighbors in sight.
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Following their arrival, word spread among law enforcement at Kansas City Stadium (aka Arrowhead) that the King and Queen were en route — and the path to the VVIP (yes, very very) entrance was cleared by FBI officials, who kept fans away from the area.
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This could look like a very specific cut of a sleeve of a shirt that nods to that time.
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The renovation masterfully blends contemporary comforts with the Inn's historic character, aiming for a sophisticated yet authentic residential feel.
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For Edwards, the reaction reinforced why authentic storytelling matters more than ever, especially in her field of work.
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The prior Minnesota Anti-SLAPP law required that the court make certain pre-trial factual findings which was held to violate the right to a jury trial.
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Currently in pre-production and without a sales agent, the project carries strong environmental timeliness and a genuinely global geographic canvas that should attract factual commissioners.
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Solar energy density in orbit can reach six times that on Earth’s surface, unaffected by night cycles, weather, or atmospheric interference.
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Councilmember Kent Lee, who represents neighborhoods unaffected by the opportunity fund, suggested the city adjust the allocation formula to eliminate bank balances as a criterion.
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The perps are leading and so far those that have been listed before IPOs have done a pretty damn good job.
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If Jenna didn't look so damn nice, then our age gap is not that much.
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“Real.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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