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Recent Examples of real
Adjective
That’s how most of the real world outside of the internet is. Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025 To make Christmas truly magical this year, Cooper must show real growth of character while Nell finds her own strength in being single during the holidays. Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
Adverb
Perhaps acting is innately nostalgic—nostalgic for human suffering, which used to be real somewhere else. Anne Carson, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2025 Reese Witherspoon is keeping it real when talking about her role as a working mom in Hollywood. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for real
Recent Examples of Synonyms for real
Adjective
  • Her practice stands out for its meticulous, trial-ready approach and genuine commitment to her clients.
    William Jones, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Leaders who demonstrate genuine care for their people during difficult transitions protect not only their organizational culture but also their long-term competitiveness.
    Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • One of the latest episode on his YouTube channel SciShow is all about knitting, and how science is elevating the lowly craft to a place of actual importance.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
  • That the engagement news is more important than the actual wedding.
    Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Early in the novel, Harold points out that authors are constantly looking for ways to bury their true beliefs in their text, rather than state them outright.
    Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Like many Stephen King stories, the truest horrors are the ones that exist in reality.
    James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • The player known as Dan the Man during his playing days remains very active in a lot of different arenas.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Some like to get to the airport very early, with time for a full picnic, while others are dashing in at the last minute while downing a protein bar.
    Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Be reflective about your authentic style.
    Essence, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Believe in your authentic value, in your own development—don't let trends unsettle you.
    Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • After the property sale, Graham started fleecing his mother while transferring money from her New York bank and brokerage accounts into his own checking account in Miami, according to a factual statement filed with his plea agreement.
    Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
  • The problem here is that in the real world, factual accuracy is the bedrock of journalism, and objectivity would be a close second.
    Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • While Kalitta seemed unaffected by the incident, Stewart took a while to get out of his dragster.
    Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
  • For example, many well-hydrated athletes experience cramps, while others competing in hot, humid conditions remain unaffected.
    Michael Hales, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • As a result, Green Bay just got glitzier — and America’s Team appears pretty damn far from Super.
    Michael Silver, New York Times, 29 Aug. 2025
  • The Orange Is the New Black star helped launch EW's annual LGBTQ+ issue — and looked damn good doing it.
    Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025

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“Real.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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