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.
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As Push Security describes, the cloned sites look nearly identical to the real thing, with the same logos, layout, and functioning links.
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Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
In addition, BLiSS technology is not yet fully efficient, and the simulants used are only approximately like the real thing — real lunar and Martian regolith might respond differently.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 3 Mar. 2026
And perhaps most importantly, what’s the difference between a model and the real thing?
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 Mar. 2026
But for the hardcore collector, there’s no substitute for the real thing.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2026
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Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
In addition, BLiSS technology is not yet fully efficient, and the simulants used are only approximately like the real thing — real lunar and Martian regolith might respond differently.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 3 Mar. 2026
And perhaps most importantly, what’s the difference between a model and the real thing?
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 Mar. 2026
But for the hardcore collector, there’s no substitute for the real thing.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2026
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“The real thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20real%20thing. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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