true-life

adjective

ˈtrü-ˈlīf How to pronounce true-life (audio)
: true to life
a true-life story

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Working with the editor Hannah Buck, Lane uses their endless archive of images to craft a true-life nature fairy tale. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 1 Aug. 2026 Voicemails for Isabelle writer-director Leah McKendrick says the film was inspired by several true-life events. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 June 2026 The kind of unflashy, true-life stuff network TV did well for so many decades, and then indie film did even better for so many more decades. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026 The film follows the true-life story of WWE performer Paige, played by Pugh. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for true-life

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of true-life was in 1926

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“True-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/true-life. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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