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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That means staying close to industry, investing in real-life learning, and adapting programs to meet the demands of a changing economy.
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Marvin Krislov, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Pic is based on the real-life story of Politkovskaya’s pioneering crusade for an independent voice in Russia in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 23 June 2025
This time, using the device of a real-life reunion in Las Vegas, the song stylings of all three women can be heard in the same show, as written and directed by Daryl D. Brooks with an eye to the legacies not just of these women but of this theater.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
Back in March, Sudeikis joked about taking on a real-life coaching role as coach for his daughter Daisy's basketball team during an episode of the New Heights podcast with Jason and Travis Kelce.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 23 June 2025
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Marvin Krislov, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Pic is based on the real-life story of Politkovskaya’s pioneering crusade for an independent voice in Russia in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 23 June 2025
This time, using the device of a real-life reunion in Las Vegas, the song stylings of all three women can be heard in the same show, as written and directed by Daryl D. Brooks with an eye to the legacies not just of these women but of this theater.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
Back in March, Sudeikis joked about taking on a real-life coaching role as coach for his daughter Daisy's basketball team during an episode of the New Heights podcast with Jason and Travis Kelce.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 23 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 3 Jul. 2025.
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