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.
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This mattress topper is made from 750 feather fill and premium European white down, which, for those who don’t know their down, just means this is the real deal.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2025
In a field crowded by lore, half-truths, and marketing copy, Chartreuse distinguishes itself by being the real deal.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2025
Moving on from Sanders so quickly might not make some fans happy, but Mendoza does appear to be the real deal.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
The perfume is nice, but not the real deal.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 29 Nov. 2025
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2025
In a field crowded by lore, half-truths, and marketing copy, Chartreuse distinguishes itself by being the real deal.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2025
Moving on from Sanders so quickly might not make some fans happy, but Mendoza does appear to be the real deal.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
The perfume is nice, but not the real deal.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 29 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the real deal
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“The real deal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20real%20deal. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.
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