the real thing

noun

: something that is genuine and not a copy or imitation : something that is truly valuable or important

The diamond turned out to be the real thing.

You've done very well in your training. Let's just hope you're ready for the real thing.

Examples of the real thing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bars and restaurants are stocking more non-alcoholic options than ever, and knowing which zero proof spirits to ask for can turn a flat mocktail into something that actually drinks like the real thing. —Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026

Zero proof spirits — non-alcoholic alternatives engineered to mimic the flavor, body and ritual of the real thing — are now stocked at upscale cocktail bars, neighborhood restaurants and chain retailers alike. —Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026

Parish handed Glasner a small replica FA Cup trophy in recognition for the achievement of lifting the real thing last May and delivering the club’s first major trophy. —Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 25 May 2026

Meanwhile, retailers continue expanding shelf space, bars are carrying broader selections, and breweries are investing heavily in alcohol-free products that increasingly taste like the real thing. —Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026

Rhymes for the real thing

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