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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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.
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Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
The 1966 example heading to the Hillsborough show lawn, however, is the real deal.
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Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
And yet, for all of its authenticity, Until the Sun Explodes never feels like the real deal.
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Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
El Güero y Lupita is the go-to stand for the real deal.
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Daria Bachmann,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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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
And yet, for all of its authenticity, Until the Sun Explodes never feels like the real deal.
—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
El Güero y Lupita is the go-to stand for the real deal.
—
Daria Bachmann,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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 6 Jul. 2026.
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