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
Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
That’s when his teammates did him a real solid.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 20 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
But real can endure and live forever.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
That’s when his teammates did him a real solid.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 20 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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Since some people recover from listeriosis without medical attention and never get tested, the CDC estimates that the actual number of people ill is probably substantially higher than reported, and that the outbreak may not be restricted to the states shown below.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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For a 2022 trip to Egypt for the COP27 conference, the budget accounted for $90,000 in airfare costs, but actual credit card expenses were at least $200,000.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Watching my great-grandmother, grandmother, mother and aunt serve as loyal members of this sorority shaped my understanding of what true sisterhood and service look like.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Oct. 2025
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With markets looking unperturbed, that might turn out true sooner if nothing serious comes in the way of the bulls.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
3 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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As a remake of the original 2013 PS3 game, The Last of Us was rebuilt with better graphics while retaining an authentic experience.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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Their mission is to preserve and enhance the ethos of the iconic American West by bringing these offerings to a broader audience in modern, authentic ways.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
3 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 10 Oct. 2025.
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