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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While Hoekstra snuck into actual kitchens to take photos, real-life chefs will be featured as well.
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Marta Balaga, Variety, 12 June 2025
From breakups to long-lasting marriages, here is everything to know about the real-life loves of The Real Housewives of Miami cast.
—Alexandra Hurtado, People.com, 12 June 2025
The incident highlights a growing trend of online personalities getting caught off guard during their real-life interactions with celebrities.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 12 June 2025
The bullish sentiment marks a change for Huang, who had previously indicated quantum computers could be put to real-life use in 15 to 20 years.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 11 June 2025
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Marta Balaga, Variety, 12 June 2025
From breakups to long-lasting marriages, here is everything to know about the real-life loves of The Real Housewives of Miami cast.
—Alexandra Hurtado, People.com, 12 June 2025
The incident highlights a growing trend of online personalities getting caught off guard during their real-life interactions with celebrities.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 12 June 2025
The bullish sentiment marks a change for Huang, who had previously indicated quantum computers could be put to real-life use in 15 to 20 years.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 11 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for real-life
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“Real-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/real-life. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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