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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
Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 21 July 2025
And there’s a lot more action in a real kitchen than in a pretend one.
—Christine Carrig, The Atlantic, 21 July 2025
Brian Sampson, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Shots are fired, punches are thrown, and things blow up real good.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2025
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Adjective
Bad Bunny’s residency was the catalyst, but the real star was the island.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 21 July 2025
And there’s a lot more action in a real kitchen than in a pretend one.
—Christine Carrig, The Atlantic, 21 July 2025
Adverb
Point Ryan Rollins Combo Kevin Porter Jr. The Bucks are real thin at the point.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Shots are fired, punches are thrown, and things blow up real good.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for real
Adjective
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Plaintiff Phone Discovery: Critical Strategic Elements Successful phone discovery requires understanding several strategic elements that can significantly improve outcomes: The Education Component: Many resistance issues stem from genuine misunderstanding about what cell phone forensics involves.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Whether a genuine belief or a strategic alliance, Drake’s claim places him firmly in the heart of a cultural tug-of-war.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
14 July 2025
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The actual spinal bones can weaken or arewedge shaped, allowing the hump to happen.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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The air feels less humid, with dew point temperatures often in the 40s, and there’s little actual rainfall.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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Now, as the families prepare for next week's sentencing hearing on July 23, Patterson and Ward are hoping to give readers a true sense of the four victims.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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What's changing with Gemini on Android Currently, the official email and support pages aren't providing consistent information on Gemini's true behavior regarding this change and how to disable it.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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He’s been a huge part of us being in contention and he’s pitched very, very well.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Even though Lake of the Prairies is situated in a deep – and very scenic – valley, north winds or south winds can be a pain.—
Brad Dokken,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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Step into the jungle at Chef Jose Luis Hinostroza's ARCA for an award-winning dining and craft cocktail experience that feels innovative yet deeply authentic to the richness of one of Mexico's most celebrated regional cuisines.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
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Audit regularly to keep your clone authentic and bold.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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The new world order is truth to truth, answer to query, whereby factual snippets are revered and rewarded.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Writers who draw on personal stories are often dogged by nonfiction’s prevailing imperative of factual precision.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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But Lacan comes in with a fresh slate, unaffected by the team’s struggles through the early part of the season.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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The bottom 20% of earners are largely unaffected by either policy, as they already aren’t taxed on Social Security payments and largely have their tax liability wiped out through other deductions before the senior tax deduction would apply.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Be honest about systems that are no longer serving their purpose.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Renegade Paws Rescue's honest assessment of Igor's personality garnered the attention of thousands of animal lovers, who shared the post over 35,000 times.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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“Real.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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