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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Putting a camera in the audience POV of a dance show is only a reminder that the real thing is probably way better.
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Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 27 Apr. 2025
For those who prefer the real thing, cocktails crafted by Virgin Atlantic's in-house mixologist include the Twisted Angel, created specifically for Angelinos, featuring Aperol and gin.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
With packed rows of congregants, an evangelical bent and technology that wouldn’t feel out of place at a stadium concert, the Gemstones’ megachurch isn’t far off from the real thing.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
Artists with the department created the hand puppet and carefully painted it to match the appearance of the real thing — right down to the distinctive red rings around the eyes.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 27 Apr. 2025
For those who prefer the real thing, cocktails crafted by Virgin Atlantic's in-house mixologist include the Twisted Angel, created specifically for Angelinos, featuring Aperol and gin.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
With packed rows of congregants, an evangelical bent and technology that wouldn’t feel out of place at a stadium concert, the Gemstones’ megachurch isn’t far off from the real thing.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
Artists with the department created the hand puppet and carefully painted it to match the appearance of the real thing — right down to the distinctive red rings around the eyes.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the real thing
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“The real thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20real%20thing. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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