as in very
happening in the real world rather than in a story
real-life problems a real-life drama
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Recent Examples of real-life
But the corporate nature of real-life K-Pop musician training and band assembly means that even such iconic groups as BTS and Blackpink are fictions of a sort, designed by labels to appeal to fans.
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Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2025
While most teens still spend more time with real-life friends, a small but growing number prefer the control and predictability of digital interaction.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The play is set in the real-life town of Lumpkin, whose economy has become reliant on a private prison that detains immigrants.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2025
Outer Banks creators Jonas and Josh Pate tapped real-life musicians to form a teenage rock band that features in the official trailer for Prime Video’s The Runarounds, which dropped on Thursday.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
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Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2025
While most teens still spend more time with real-life friends, a small but growing number prefer the control and predictability of digital interaction.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The play is set in the real-life town of Lumpkin, whose economy has become reliant on a private prison that detains immigrants.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2025
Outer Banks creators Jonas and Josh Pate tapped real-life musicians to form a teenage rock band that features in the official trailer for Prime Video’s The Runarounds, which dropped on Thursday.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for real-life
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Some said the very existence of the detention center violates their religious beliefs.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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On the other side, however, this question gets to the very point of the war for Putin.—
Ian Crouch,
New Yorker,
19 Aug. 2025
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While this trend may appear to present a market opportunity for retailers considering local sourcing strategies, the gap between consumer intent and actual purchasing behavior remains significant.—
Shelley E. Kohan,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The comments in the thread suggest that the official website selling F1 tickets is an agent, while the circuit is the actual seller.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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These aren’t the glamorous real-world assets that grab headlines.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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This is the no-judgment, real-world talk that everyone deserves to hear before swiping right in college — or anywhere.—
Jill Grimes,
CNN Money,
13 Aug. 2025
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She is next slated to appear in the boxing drama Christy, based on the life of real professional pugilist Christy Martin.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
14 Aug. 2025
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Reducing recidivism starts with real support: jobs, housing, and care.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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Lead remediation has yet to begin on a final group of nine schools.—
Cleo Krejci,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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That format is returning for the final installment, which premiered on July 16.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Ralph Johnson is wry and endearing as the town rabbi, Ron Orbach is gruff and authentic as the butcher Lazar Wolf.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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Blockchain could become the only way to prove a person or company is real and that their message is authentic.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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But there’s also no doubting his enduring status as a bona fide entertainer brimming with showmanship.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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Thomas became the first WNBA player to record three straight triple-doubles after dismantling the Indiana Fever, highlighting her bona fide MVP credentials.—
Devin Robertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Real-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real-life. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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