the real deal

noun

informal

: something or someone that is real or genuine : a thing or person that is not a copy or imitation

These diamonds aren't fake. They're the real deal.

That guy looked so much like Elvis, I almost thought he was the real deal.

Examples of the real deal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The background music makes the skits feel like the real deal. — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Virtue’s Flourish 5% Minoxidil Foam Hair Regrowth Treatment falls under the real deal category. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 9 July 2026

In order to recreate the viscosity of the real deal without the fat, thickeners and sometimes sweeteners, like corn syrup, are used in fat-free versions. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

The 1966 example heading to the Hillsborough show lawn, however, is the real deal. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 24 June 2026

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