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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Down to the last bite, Pure Quill is very much the real deal.
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Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
If the majors are the real deal, the true touchstone for a great season, then the three titles so far won’t be of much comfort.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
The individual initially believed the snake was a harmless rubber toy, but quickly realized the snake intruder was the real deal and called in a professional.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Overly vibrant colors and poor stitching can also indicate the doll is not the real deal.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
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Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
If the majors are the real deal, the true touchstone for a great season, then the three titles so far won’t be of much comfort.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
The individual initially believed the snake was a harmless rubber toy, but quickly realized the snake intruder was the real deal and called in a professional.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Overly vibrant colors and poor stitching can also indicate the doll is not the real deal.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 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 1 Sep. 2025.
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