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

The company says this approach improves physical accuracy, execution efficiency, and generalization for real-world robotic applications. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026

State negotiators rejected the idea of allowing ranchers to use rubber bullets and other nonlethal ammunition because some can be confused for real bullets, Fisher said. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026

The film was designed as a showcase for real-life spouses Jayne Mansfield and Mickey Hargitay, with Mansfield playing dual roles. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Franken fake-groped a sleeping woman as a joke, and was then credibly accused of groping numerous women for real. — Katha Pollitt, Washington Post, 10 July 2026

Rhymes for for real

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