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as in genuine
being exactly as appears or as claimed
this shirt is real silk, not polyester
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2
as in actual
existing in fact and not merely as a possibility
asked her parents if the Tooth Fairy was real
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as in true
free from any intent to deceive or impress others
real folk who don't put on airs
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as in very
to a great degree
this fish tastes real good
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Recent Examples of real
Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
The reaction of many residents to the sirens of September would be similar to those three years later to the missiles of October, when fear of nuclear attack by the Soviet Union was a real concern.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025
Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 16 July 2025
People just got a real great feeling watching how our guys competed.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Adjective
These waivers help put real food back at the center of the program and empower states to lead the charge in protecting public health.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
The reaction of many residents to the sirens of September would be similar to those three years later to the missiles of October, when fear of nuclear attack by the Soviet Union was a real concern.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025
Adverb
Temperatures in Boston for the week peaked with a heat index in the triple digits on Wednesday – but residents may not see a real cool off until Friday.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 16 July 2025
People just got a real great feeling watching how our guys competed.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for real
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By avoiding these five common pitfalls, businesses can transform their customer data from a costly liability into a genuine competitive advantage that drives measurable growth and innovation.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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That’s not the start of a bad joke, but a genuine potential answer to this question.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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While this trend may appear to present a market opportunity for retailers considering local sourcing strategies, the gap between consumer intent and actual purchasing behavior remains significant.—
Shelley E. Kohan,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The comments in the thread suggest that the official website selling F1 tickets is an agent, while the circuit is the actual seller.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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Whether that’s actually true or people just like to complain more 21 years after the original’s finale is certainly up for similar debate.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The true sign of where the competition stands will come if Walker participates fully when the other starters are healthy, too.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Indeed, the argument is often made by industry that plastics can sequester carbon from fossil fuels for the very long term, unless they are burned.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Her Ancestry matches had uncovered that her biological father was very likely an African American man.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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Blockchain could become the only way to prove a person or company is real and that their message is authentic.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Ralph Johnson is wry and endearing as the town rabbi, Ron Orbach is gruff and authentic as the butcher Lazar Wolf.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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The practice of verifying every access attempt ensures that trust is based on factual proof rather than baseless assumptions.—
David Schiffer,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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Thirty to 100 percent increases are being asked for apartments built since 1947 and therefore unaffected by rent-control laws.—
Nicholas Pileggi,
Curbed,
15 Aug. 2025
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Some of the areas most closely watched for tariff impact nationwide were largely unaffected.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Find two people, no more, who can be brutally honest with you, yet love you enough to speak gently.—
Pankaj Vasani,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The point is to be honest with parents and the people tasked with running our schools about how the system is doing. Submit a letter, of no more than 400 words, to the editor here or email letters@chicagotribune.com.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Real.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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