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
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
To be able to partner with Vanguard to solve a problem that many, many Americans face, to me is a real step forward, and one that really requires the entire industry to participate.
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Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Christa Sgobba,
Health,
16 June 2026
And with household debt levels at record highs and more people falling behind on payments, the risk of facing this or other types of collection activity is real right now.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Adjective
There probably wasn’t a real Robin.
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Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
To be able to partner with Vanguard to solve a problem that many, many Americans face, to me is a real step forward, and one that really requires the entire industry to participate.
—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Adverb
Unlike other common exercises like push-ups or squats, there’s no real standardized data on the average time people can hold a bridge pose.
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Christa Sgobba,
Health,
16 June 2026
And with household debt levels at record highs and more people falling behind on payments, the risk of facing this or other types of collection activity is real right now.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for real
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The family of a 26-year-old man who was shot and killed in Fort Worth last week remembers his bright smile and genuine laugh.
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The film, based on Thomas Perry’s novel Strip, wears its influences — ranging from Elmore Leonard to Carl Hiaasen to Quentin Tarantino — heavily, without the genuine wit of many of its predecessors.
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Everything from the casting (male dancers, internet faves, and very few actual models) to the scenery (a 191-year-old venue with plenty of stained glass) to the ambiance (candlelit, with lots of bows and florals) embodied the brand's quintessential mix of romance, community, and nostalgia.
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The idea that all the employees would gear up for a really, really busy night, only to be hit with no-shows and cancellations due to inclement weather, is probably something that happens in actual eateries all the time.
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From viral Aldi Finds to tried-and-true products shoppers love to tell their friends about, people love the thrill of discovering something new here.
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That rugged access is part of the appeal for buyers seeking a true escape rather than a weekend cabin with neighbors in sight.
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At age 34, this very well could be the final World Cup for the 2014 Golden Boot winner at the competition.
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Until very recently, children in West Texas public schools were punished, even beaten, for speaking Spanish; today bilingual education is thriving.
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To create authentic posts, users must leverage AI as a personalized writing partner.
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Stay true to your authentic expression when the Scorpio moon challenges Mars.
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The prior Minnesota Anti-SLAPP law required that the court make certain pre-trial factual findings which was held to violate the right to a jury trial.
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Currently in pre-production and without a sales agent, the project carries strong environmental timeliness and a genuinely global geographic canvas that should attract factual commissioners.
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Undergraduate lending is largely unaffected.
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While iPhones remain unaffected for now, industry analysts like Tarun Pathak suggest this move reflects a broader shift in consumer electronics pricing.
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Hodad’s is a third-generation small business, a San Diego treasure that makes a damn good burger.
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Williams is too young to be this damn good.
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“Real.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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