real-world

Definition of real-worldnext

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Recent Examples of real-world That bears little resemblance to the EPA’s testing, which remains the closest approximation of real-world efficiency for EVs. Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026 Six months ago, people arguing that AI was a bubble were pointing to real-world facts, whereas people arguing against the bubble hypothesis were making speculative promises about the future. Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 1 May 2026 The lawsuits cite other incidents last year where ChatGPT was allegedly used to prepare for real-world violence. Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026 What could be a potential trigger for real-world deployment? IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for real-world
Recent Examples of Synonyms for real-world
Adjective
  • Jimmy’s creative community is populated with dozens of real-life artists that Sachs has known over the years.
    David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
  • Bowen and Burrell – both real-life parents of their own – have also stayed close, evident by their new partnership with GSK.
    Sam Woodward, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Adjective
  • The upstairs of Niall’s house was a set, and the actual dinner table was someone’s home.
    K.J. Yossman, Variety, 8 May 2026
  • Students and faculty use it for notes, study guides and even actual final exams.
    Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Adjective
  • Every year, Ed Resnick, the owner of Event Carpet, crosses the street from the Met to hand out leftover pieces from the real carpet to fans.
    Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 May 2026
  • The only real opportunity for Cubs fans to experience Wrigley’s last look of elegance occurs if the Cubs play in late October or early November in the World Series.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
Adjective
  • Pratt's supporters believe his approach will translate to votes because the message is authentic.
    Tom Wait, CBS News, 2 May 2026
  • In fact, Americans of all backgrounds are seeking out new global flavors and authentic experiences, according to market research company Datassential.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 May 2026
Adjective
  • The 76ers will only go as far as Embiid can take them on his injury-prone 7-foot frame and Maxey is a bona fide All-Star.
    CBS News, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
  • This changed in 2022 with a chance encounter with legendary producer T-Bone Burnett, the Godfather of Americana and bona fide Texan, at a small gathering at a Los Angeles hotel.
    Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Yet neither approach had any factual basis, and any success either group had was likely due to the placebo effect—merely giving a patient special attention and the hope of a cure can be healing in itself.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Some complaints derive from the film brushing aside many of the late King of Pop’s controversies, while others criticize the factual problems of Michael’s life and career, including missing family members.
    Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • While many components of Prop 103 have obviously been effective, some have been counterproductive and need reform.
    Steven Bradford, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
  • The company’s goal is to replace sprinklers, which are effective at stopping fires but can also do significant water damage to a property.
    Cyrus Farivar, ArsTechnica, 2 May 2026
Adjective
  • All the doors were opened for them, and that’s what allowed the project to move forward in a concrete way.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Three hours’ drive north of Deppert’s farm in Illinois, Jamie Walters points toward a cluster of vast pale concrete buildings rising from the prairie outside the town of DeKalb.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026

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“Real-world.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real-world. Accessed 9 May. 2026.

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