1
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
Roman Axelrod, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
But the real miracle was how effortlessly the ultra-lightweight formula tamed frizz in just a few swipes.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
What Djerf is more intentional about is building something real out of her glossy Instagram persona.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 24 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
And only after real progress do investors begin to believe.
—Roman Axelrod, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
But the real miracle was how effortlessly the ultra-lightweight formula tamed frizz in just a few swipes.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
Then his attitude changed real quickly.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
What Djerf is more intentional about is building something real out of her glossy Instagram persona.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for real
Adjective
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These best-selling shoes are constructed with 100 percent genuine suede and feature a cork footbed, deep heel cup, and a plush inner lining that feels snug and soft on your feet.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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The head coach wants genuine competition, plus options and an ability to change approach depending on the opposition and what is required.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Why and How Songbirds Sing Watching the actual bird sing its song is one of the best ways to learn the bird and song together.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Oct. 2025
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The team found that actual methane and nitrous oxide emissions from these facilities were far higher than the Environmental Protection Agency’s estimates.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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It's slated to offer a commendable-if-true 330 miles (520 km) range, from a 350-kW fast-charging 122-kWh battery.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Oct. 2025
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The same will be true this season, but with Turner being more mobile and versatile than Lopez, the Bucks will likely play types of defense that Portis may be more comfortable executing.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Monster has debuted into this very fraught political moment where, despite no evidence showing a link between violence and transness, right-wingers have gone to great pains to paint almost every mass shooter who makes front page news as trans in hopes of stripping trans people of their rights.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
7 Oct. 2025
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In early 2024, support for Israel’s war was very high, if lower among Democrats.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But Ferrari has waxed eloquent about how the Elettrica won't simply mimic engine noises but produce a 'direct and authentic expression of its components,' by amplifying the vibrations picked up by an accelerometer installed on the inverter casting in the motor assembly.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Oct. 2025
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The result is denim with a truly authentic look and feel.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Evaluating defamation claims where the report contains demonstrably false factual assertions.—
Tim Reynolds,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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MagellanTV has a streaming content offering that ranges across the history, nature, science, space and true crime genres, and a library of premium factual documentaries offered to consumers turning to streaming TV options.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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That leaves Wednesday’s release of minutes from the Federal Reserve’s last policy meeting as the main economic report to watch in the coming week as the central bank is self-funded and unaffected by the shutdown.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
6 Oct. 2025
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While federal workers are not being paid and most offices are not offering services, Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid benefits are unaffected.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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But damn if the Hostmaster General did not then go and do it.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
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No one gets hour-long lines without damn good BBQ, no matter how inventive the flavors.—
Farhan Mustafa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Real.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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