Synonyms of real-lifenext
: existing or occurring in reality : drawn from or drawing on actual events or situations
real-life problems
real-life drama

Examples of real-life in a Sentence

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These kinetic battles are creating the kind of real-life human interactions that aren’t so common in a modern society that revolves around smartphones. Chris Lau, CNN Money, 24 June 2026 It is dedicated to the real-life Donimo. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 23 June 2026 Valentino Caratini, tennis coach and founder of Hazlo, hosted a free clinic for the app’s users, a fitting introduction for a platform built around real-life connection. Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 23 June 2026 The actor later revealed that his audition with Broderick, his real-life best friend, helped seal the deal. Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for real-life

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of real-life was in 1838

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“Real-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/real-life. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

real-life

adjective
: happening in reality : being like real life

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