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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Big Meech is played by his real-life son in BMF.
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
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—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
After playing Larry David's wife for years on the beloved HBO series Curb Your Enthusiasm, actress Cheryl Hines' real-life relationship with the comedian might've suffered from political divide.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Here's everything to know about the real-life partners of the A House of Dynamite cast.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Rotunda is the real-life father of late pro wrestler Bray Wyatt and his brother, who wrestles as Bo Dallas.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
After playing Larry David's wife for years on the beloved HBO series Curb Your Enthusiasm, actress Cheryl Hines' real-life relationship with the comedian might've suffered from political divide.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Here's everything to know about the real-life partners of the A House of Dynamite cast.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Real-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/real-life. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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