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.

Examples of the real deal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Fitoussi directed six episodes of the series, and this film seems to take the same idea of mixing a fictional character with the real deal. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026

Faux Florals And Greenery Go ahead and skip these decorative accents—make way for the real deal instead, urges Cheryl Luckett, the founder of Dwell by Cheryl in Charlotte, North Carolina. — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026

Sorry, Trojan fans, but the Bruins look like the real deal under new coach Bob Chesney. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

But Caleb Williams is promising, and Ben Johnson seems like the real deal, so how far can the offense carry this team? — Chad Graff, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for the real deal

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