for real

phrase

1

: genuine

couldn't believe the threats were for real

2

: genuinely good or capable of success (as in competition)

not yet sure if this team is for real

3

: in earnest : seriously

fighting for real

Examples of for real in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Aegon heads back to King’s Landing, though sadly without Sunfyre, who finally dies, for real, from his many, many injuries. — James Grebey, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

The lab's advanced technology, including 64 Vicon cameras, allows for intricate action and dance choreography, even blending with AI for real-time animation, and has attracted international gaming projects. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Cryptocurrency may have long-term implications for real estate markets in the Mount Rushmore State. — K.h. Koehler, Ascend Agency, 6 Aug. 2026

The Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) will be the nation’s first private robotic servicing spacecraft for real-world missions, according to Northrop Grumman. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for for real

• abele
• alkyl
• anneal
• appeal
• cartwheel
• conceal
• congeal
• coquille
• corneal
• cornmeal
• flywheel
• genteel