real-life
adjective
: existing or occurring in reality : drawn from or drawing on actual events or situations
real-life problems
real-life drama
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The real-life Cami, a tall and sophisticated brunette, is quick to point out the character was a composite of Texas women Sheridan knew, but she was honored by the gesture.
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Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Clad in a gorgeous baby-blue dress, featuring a custom flor de maga brooch pinned to her lapel in a nod to the official flower of Puerto Rico, she was backed by a lively band and surrounded by dancers from a real-life wedding that took place shortly before her performance.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
Those guest small business owners, vendors and workers are all real-life people, flown into the Super Bowl for the show.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
The final 30-second commercial sees John pull off an impressive standing backflip, which should look familiar to anyone who's ever seen Boone's real-life concerts that consistently incorporate the singer's acrobatics.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
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Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Clad in a gorgeous baby-blue dress, featuring a custom flor de maga brooch pinned to her lapel in a nod to the official flower of Puerto Rico, she was backed by a lively band and surrounded by dancers from a real-life wedding that took place shortly before her performance.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
Those guest small business owners, vendors and workers are all real-life people, flown into the Super Bowl for the show.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
The final 30-second commercial sees John pull off an impressive standing backflip, which should look familiar to anyone who's ever seen Boone's real-life concerts that consistently incorporate the singer's acrobatics.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Real-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/real-life. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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