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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In June, a man in California captured real-life video of coyotes wandering onto a trampoline and playfully bouncing.
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Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2025
Which brings us to Davis’ latest release, Song Sung Blue, based on the real-life Wisconsin couple Mike and Claire Sardina and their Neil Diamond tribute band.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2025
Actors were cast to play the real-life Red Crescent team, who interact with the original audio of Hind’s call.
—Olivia Marks, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2025
Kerry Condon, who plays race director Kate McKenna, shadowed real-life Formula One strategy analyst Bernie Collins on set to aid in her own authenticity.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 16 Dec. 2025
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Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2025
Which brings us to Davis’ latest release, Song Sung Blue, based on the real-life Wisconsin couple Mike and Claire Sardina and their Neil Diamond tribute band.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2025
Actors were cast to play the real-life Red Crescent team, who interact with the original audio of Hind’s call.
—Olivia Marks, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2025
Kerry Condon, who plays race director Kate McKenna, shadowed real-life Formula One strategy analyst Bernie Collins on set to aid in her own authenticity.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 16 Dec. 2025
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“Real-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/real-life. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
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