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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Inspired by the two authors' real-life childhood diaries, the show explores every stage of womanhood from growing up to getting older and laughing all the way.
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Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Wanted features book and lyrics by Angelica Chéri (a real-life descendant of the Sisters Clarke), music by Ross Baum, direction by Stevie Walker-Webb (Ain’t No Mo’), and choreography by Chelsey Arce.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
Video-game rocks and stones suddenly looked like rocks from real-life.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
Billy Ray Cyrus made an appearance in the trailer, who, in addition to being Cyrus’ real-life father, played Hannah’s dad Robby on the series.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
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Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Wanted features book and lyrics by Angelica Chéri (a real-life descendant of the Sisters Clarke), music by Ross Baum, direction by Stevie Walker-Webb (Ain’t No Mo’), and choreography by Chelsey Arce.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
Video-game rocks and stones suddenly looked like rocks from real-life.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
Billy Ray Cyrus made an appearance in the trailer, who, in addition to being Cyrus’ real-life father, played Hannah’s dad Robby on the series.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Real-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/real-life. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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