real-world
adjective
: existing or occurring in reality : drawn from or drawing on actual events or situations : real-life
a real-world example
… the complex relationship between a word and the real-world thing it labels.—
Jean Aitchison
Jean AitchisonDigital objects aren't bound by the same constraints as real-world objects—that is, broadly speaking, the whole point of digital objects—but they're often made to look like real-world objects anyway.—Lev Grossman
Lev Grossman… combine the rigors of academics with the soothing realities of real-world applications.—Ricardo Bilton
Ricardo BiltonThe paintings are essentially abstract, but they don't feel abstract. They feature, besides passages of figurative drawing, a real-world aura …—Peter Schjeldahl
Peter SchjeldahlExamples of real-world in a Sentence
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Urban air mobility is transitioning from conceptual testing to real-world operations, marking a pivotal shift for global transportation networks.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2025
If consumer behavior and other economic and real-world data show that a merger will limit vigorous competition and result in higher prices and less quality or innovation, the government is entitled to act.
—Satya Marar, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025
Officials allege the group’s attacks caused real-world harm, including damage to public water systems that spilled hundreds of thousands of gallons of drinking water.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Sign up for our new course, How to Raise Financially Smart Kids, and learn how to build healthy financial habits and prepare them for real-world milestones.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2025
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2025
If consumer behavior and other economic and real-world data show that a merger will limit vigorous competition and result in higher prices and less quality or innovation, the government is entitled to act.
—Satya Marar, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025
Officials allege the group’s attacks caused real-world harm, including damage to public water systems that spilled hundreds of thousands of gallons of drinking water.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Sign up for our new course, How to Raise Financially Smart Kids, and learn how to build healthy financial habits and prepare them for real-world milestones.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2025
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“Real-world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/real-world. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.
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