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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The Royals have maintained radio silence about City Connect uniforms, so there is no way of knowing if this jersey is the real thing.
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
And Sunday, the start of Opening Day week, Gray looked ready for the real thing.
—Gabrielle Starr, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
And Sunday, the start of Opening Day week, Gray looked ready for the real thing.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
Stick to the real thing, preferably made by professionals.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2026
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
And Sunday, the start of Opening Day week, Gray looked ready for the real thing.
—Gabrielle Starr, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
And Sunday, the start of Opening Day week, Gray looked ready for the real thing.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
Stick to the real thing, preferably made by professionals.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 19 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 31 Mar. 2026.
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