true-life

adjective

ˈtrü-ˈlīf 

: true to life

a true-life story

Examples of true-life in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nattiv plays this true-life story out like a thriller—his film is moody and tense—but what gives the proceedings undeniable force is Carrie Coon’s performance as Rita Cooper. — Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026

Grashaw is back again this year with Bruton, a prison drama starring Theo Rossi (Sons of Anarchy) inspired by true-life Jacksonville criminal Bryan Bruton. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

In any case, knowing a little bit about the true-life episode that inspired its fantastical reimagining will certainly help viewers connect with its cryptic choices. — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026

The extremely soapy, enjoyably satirical true-life drama chronicles love, rampant betrayal and a brazen murder plot through three decades of the iconic Gucci fashion house. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for true-life

• alewife
• birdlife
• folklife
• housewife
• jackknife
• midlife
• midwife
• nightlife
• penknife
• wildlife
• afterlife
• pocketknife