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
The most dire real-life cyberattacks on hospitals involve ransomware, a class of malicious software that encrypts data and locks down computers and networks, demanding significant amounts of cash for the promise of relief.
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Jeffrey Tully, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Both drew huge crowds of real-life visitors after going viral.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
The Disney Channel sitcom, which ran from 2006 to 2011, was one of the most influential tween TV shows of the 2000s as Cyrus' pop star persona became a real-life pop sensation.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
In the pre-show rooms, both real-life actors seen were excellent at interacting with real-life visitors and prerecorded monotone movie stars.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
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Jeffrey Tully, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Both drew huge crowds of real-life visitors after going viral.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
The Disney Channel sitcom, which ran from 2006 to 2011, was one of the most influential tween TV shows of the 2000s as Cyrus' pop star persona became a real-life pop sensation.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
In the pre-show rooms, both real-life actors seen were excellent at interacting with real-life visitors and prerecorded monotone movie stars.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for real-life
Adjective
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Zara has been surprising them from the very beginning.—
Jasmine Viel,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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With the right investment in advanced water treatment and responsible discharge practices, the industry can help protect the very ecosystems that make cruising possible.—
Steve Adelstein,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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Preliminary results suggest that this type of radiation may impair cognitive abilities, but the actual effects on people are unknown.—
Scott Solomon,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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Megan Thee Stallion ‘Was Gonna Eat This Anyway’ Megan Thee Stallion, who was publicly spotted combining Flamin’ Hot Cheetos with actual pickles before the partnership ever came together, is a genuine fan of the product (and flavor).—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Thoughtful modernization means refining payment methodology while ensuring rates reflect real-world costs — implemented carefully, with a clear picture of downstream effects on beneficiaries.—
Joe Hardy,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Skillsoft uses and sells AI tools to their customers, but their tools aim to coach people through how to have real-world conversations.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Chamblee Police launch a new real-time crime center, using advanced technology to track and prevent crime across the city.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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In contrast, ultrafast electron microscopy provides a powerful tool for studying how materials behave under dynamic conditions, enabling scientists to directly link nanoscale structure with real-time physical processes.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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The only trick now is for the league to get a team to the final Monday night of the season and actually cut down the nets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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This is typically the final stage of testing before a drug can be submitted for regulatory approval.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Thai Bella has a great outdoor patio and a large menu of authentic Thai dishes.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
28 Mar. 2026
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For me, that’s a great example of not being Hollywood and being authentic.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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Given the company’s argument to the FCC that The View is a bona fide news program, no such notice would be necessary.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Mar. 2026
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Appreciation for pop music was shifting, fitfully, from a guilty pleasure to the marker of a discerning palate, while independent artists were getting snapped up by major labels and fashioned into bona fide popstars.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Real-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real-life. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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