: true to life
a true-life story

Examples of true-life in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The true-life story about a theater troupe behind bars features a terrific ensemble of former inmates In the space of less than a year, Colman Domingo has established himself as one of the most impressive actors in Hollywood. Tom Gliatto, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024 The film, which won Sean Penn his second Oscar, is a fine tale of the American democratic process with an unbearable true-life dénouement: The assassination of Milk and Mayor George Moscone by city supervisor Dan White. Keith Staskiewicz, EW.com, 26 June 2024 In the true-life story, Roberts melded her comic and dramatic talents as a single mother who takes a stuffy law firm by storm and isn't afraid to be a little flirty when taking on a utility company responsible for an environmental hazard. 17. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2024 Angel Studios, the outfit behind global blockbuster Sound of Freedom, has unveiled the full trailer for its true-life WWII thriller Bonhoeffer – see it above. Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 20 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for true-life 

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Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 26 Jul. 2024.

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