in real life
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: in a real situation : in actual existence
We can laugh at things in movies that would scare us in real life.
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Tell Me Lies features several onscreen couples who are also together in real life.
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Emma Banks, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
But in real life, heart attacks don’t always look that way, especially in women.
—Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 17 Feb. 2026
But what looks convincing in a quick DIY video can feel far less polished in real life—especially in bright, everyday spaces where imperfections are hard to hide.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
For some young people looking to foster connection in real life (IRL), matchmakers make sense.
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Emma Banks, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
But in real life, heart attacks don’t always look that way, especially in women.
—Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 17 Feb. 2026
But what looks convincing in a quick DIY video can feel far less polished in real life—especially in bright, everyday spaces where imperfections are hard to hide.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
For some young people looking to foster connection in real life (IRL), matchmakers make sense.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
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