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
Ben Croll, Variety, 27 June 2025
Popular events and things to do: Speedway Christmas takes place at Charlotte Motor Speedway each holiday season, when everyone gets to drive their vehicle on the same famous racetrack that thousands of real racers have raced on.
—Katie Black, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
Don’t worry — even advanced software still has trouble telling real from fake.
—Brian Cheung, NBC news, 20 May 2025
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Adjective
His shorts show real visual and narrative invention.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 27 June 2025
Popular events and things to do: Speedway Christmas takes place at Charlotte Motor Speedway each holiday season, when everyone gets to drive their vehicle on the same famous racetrack that thousands of real racers have raced on.
—Katie Black, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
Adverb
Cale actually is real critical of Dad on the racetrack.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
Don’t worry — even advanced software still has trouble telling real from fake.
—Brian Cheung, NBC news, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for real
Adjective
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Coach Wall was a remarkable individual whose kindness and genuine spirit touched all who knew him.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2025
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Today's audiences—both Hispanic and non-Hispanic—are savvy, diverse, and crave genuine representation and storytelling.—
Isaac Mizrahi,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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While the audience members could still speak on the item about to be deferred, Rodriguez said, doing so would mean the public wouldn’t have the chance to address commissioners if the item ever came up for an actual vote at a future meeting.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2025
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Even without actual mucus, suction cups with a water seal have been found to hang onto things 55 times longer than those without.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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Natural Rugs Not all natural fibers belong in nature, and that is especially true of popular rug materials like jute and sisal.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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Brown, the top returning rusher in the league (1,173 yards as a true freshman), will be running behind an offensive line that returns only one starter.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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That is almost unfathomable, considering the Celtics are one of the most storied franchises in all of professional sports, and the Mavericks were a very good franchise in a very valuable market.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Fans will get a chance to see Psycho Clown in a WWE environment very soon.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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The journeys, known as Original Voyages, have numerous and varied shore excursions allowing travelers a chance to explore authentic Norway at a relaxed pace, with flexible itineraries and approachable pricing.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
26 June 2025
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The authentic arcade controls are durable and comfortable for intense sessions.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
26 June 2025
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Limited training data, large language model design and a lack of real-world experience can create responses that meet the best probable response instead of factual answers.—
Gaurav Basra,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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This expansive series was edited by Paul E. Blackwood, a scientist and educator with the US Office of Education, who also wrote government bulletins and surveys on science education research As interest in children’s science books grew, many educators stressed the importance of factual accuracy.—
Jessica George,
JSTOR Daily,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Both WestJet and Hawaiian Airlines said their operations were unaffected by the hacks.—
Sean Lyngaas,
CNN Money,
28 June 2025
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Russian Security Council deputy chairman of Dmitry Medvedev also said Iran's critical nuclear infrastructure appeared to be unaffected or to have sustained only minor damage.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
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The people of Maryland deserve an honest conversation — not one driven by fear or false urgency.—
Joanne Frederick,
Baltimore Sun,
23 June 2025
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What is your secret to remaining an innovator in your field? To be honest, I get inspired.—
Nigel Smith,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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“Real.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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