as in very
happening in the real world rather than in a story
real-life problems a real-life drama
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Recent Examples of real-life
James didn’t even know that he was based on a real-life person.
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
The real-life siblings star in the classic play, playing at Central Park's Delacorte Theater in New York City, as twins Viola and Sebastian.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Ashlie Atkinson plays Mamie Fish, the wittiest member of late 19th-century high society on The Gilded Age, and also a real-life person from American history.
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
However, iRacing has major plans for its first-ever traditional video game, with more real-life drivers available to race with, realistic track options and much more.
—Joseph Wolkin, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
The real-life siblings star in the classic play, playing at Central Park's Delacorte Theater in New York City, as twins Viola and Sebastian.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Ashlie Atkinson plays Mamie Fish, the wittiest member of late 19th-century high society on The Gilded Age, and also a real-life person from American history.
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
However, iRacing has major plans for its first-ever traditional video game, with more real-life drivers available to race with, realistic track options and much more.
—Joseph Wolkin, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for real-life
Adjective
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This is the very beginning of agentic AI taking over our browsers.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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MacKay gives Nick a haunted look from the very start, not surprising for a man struggling to feed his family.—
Caryn James,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Aug. 2025
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The debate arose over whether there is a substantive, or actual action, required to enact the goals of the NDC.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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But the House budget would also include actual reductions in the size of the state workforce, not just bringing funding into closer alignment with the actual number of state employees who have been hired and are working.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The Milwaukee Brewers series was a nice real-world example of what’s different between the Giants and the still-contending teams.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
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In the first large-scale real-world study of its kind, researchers have found that caffeine isn't just a stimulant but can significantly improve mood under certain conditions – especially in the morning.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Aug. 2025
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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
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That clear difference of opinion represents an opportunity for Putin to portray the Ukrainians and the Europeans – not Russia – as the real obstacle to peace, potentially undermining Trump’s already shaky support for the Ukrainian war effort.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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And the best part: the final expenditure was much less than expected.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Shildt deployed only high-leverage arms over the final four innings.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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These doors hold symbols of peace and love, giving the spa an authentic touch.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Winkelmann, an industry veteran, opened up about the tariff impact on Lamborghini sales, why the auto community is shunning EVs and how the brand is staying authentic to customers.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
24 Aug. 2025
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But there’s also no doubting his enduring status as a bona fide entertainer brimming with showmanship.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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Thomas became the first WNBA player to record three straight triple-doubles after dismantling the Indiana Fever, highlighting her bona fide MVP credentials.—
Devin Robertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Real-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real-life. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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