in real life
idiom
: 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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The love for him in real life, not just the flourish of heart emojis online, comes as a surprise.
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 June 2025
Often times, people can feel the difference between songs made for bands in films and songs made for bands that are successful in real life.
—Braedon Montgomery, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Season 2 saw Valerie being Emmy-nominated (Kudrow also was nominated in real life for both seasons) after playing a version of herself for a HBO dramedy.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 27 June 2025
Also at issue: some real-life F1 supporters may have a tough time believing 61-year-old Pitt could beat younger talent, as in real life, the current oldest racing driver on the grid is 43-year-old Fernando Alonso (who currently drives for Aston Martin).
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2025
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 June 2025
Often times, people can feel the difference between songs made for bands in films and songs made for bands that are successful in real life.
—Braedon Montgomery, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Season 2 saw Valerie being Emmy-nominated (Kudrow also was nominated in real life for both seasons) after playing a version of herself for a HBO dramedy.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 27 June 2025
Also at issue: some real-life F1 supporters may have a tough time believing 61-year-old Pitt could beat younger talent, as in real life, the current oldest racing driver on the grid is 43-year-old Fernando Alonso (who currently drives for Aston Martin).
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2025
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“In real life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20real%20life. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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