real image

noun

: an optical image formed of real foci

Examples of real image in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Over real images and audio of Kaczynski, the movie lets the real man speak from behind bars about people treating him as a cult figure even after his convictions. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2026

As tech giants pack generative AI capabilities into our phones and their camera software, the line between what is a real image and what isn't continues to blur. — Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 11 June 2026

Where correct identification of one fake image is used to cast doubt on real images, where incorrect detection is authoritative, and where all of it happens faster than any institution, newsroom, fact-checker, photo wire service, or platform can process. — Mahsa Alimardani, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026

The material is becoming more realistic and harder to differentiate from real images, posing new issues for prosecutors and law enforcement. — Bruna Horvath, NBC news, 28 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for real image

• scrimmage

Kids Definition

real image

noun

: an image of an object formed by rays of light coming to a focus (as after passing through a lens)

Medical Definition

real image

noun

: an optical image formed of real foci