real-life

adjective

Definition of real-lifenext
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 His lens democratizes power the contrived space of the studio set, with the goal of empowering real-life servants. — Damaly Gonzalez, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 The exhibitions celebrate both the singalong classic and the story of the real-life Von Trapp family, who fled the Nazis in 1938. — Will Barker, TheWeek, 29 Sep. 2026 Many of them are inspired by the real-life men and women Noe grew up around in his home region of eastern Kentucky. — Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2026 The father-son comedy drew inspiration from their real-life relationship and ran for two seasons. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for real-life
Recent Examples of Synonyms for real-life
  1. very
  2. actual
  3. real-world
  4. real
  5. final
  6. authentic
  7. bona fide
Adjective
  • The story reimagines the former child stars as reluctant heroes battling a conspiracy that’s warping the very fabric of fame.
    — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
  • As new allegiances form, friendships are tested, and a shocking revelation threatens the very existence of the firm.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of very
Adjective
  • The longer the song goes on, the more the relentless pulse of the drums starts to seem indifferent and mechanical, an actual machine with no awareness of human life, while the drones grow longer and feel more and more like deep sighs.
    — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The company disputes that 27 odor complaints since 2024 and 67 videos of work being done outside permitted hours referenced in a city staff report represent actual violations of the city’s noise, odor and operating hour rules.
    — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of actual
Adjective
  • The book draws on research and real-world examples across multiple fields to make that case.
    — Wyles Daniel, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Safer ship designs A digital twin is a virtual model that mirrors a real-world physical object, system, or process using live data.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of real-world
Adjective
  • Non-traditional cuts of steaks are the order of the day at Alvear Grill, while L'Orangerie y el Jardin d'Hiver serves a breakfast buffet that's a real treat, and afternoon tea with white-gloved waiters.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Those changes represented real progress, Davis said, but the industry largely failed to question the commercial system into which those materials were being introduced.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of real
Adjective
  • Peacock is planning for a 2028 premiere, the same year Fast Forever, the 11th and final installment of the Fast & Furious film franchise, will premiere.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The conversation and the word itself, which gives the seventh and final episode its title, unlocks the Biblical underpinnings and the complexities governing many of the main characters.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of final
Adjective
  • Wit inflects the voice without subsuming it, which in turn gives the anecdote a touch of authentic eavesdrop.
    — Ryan Chapman, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Designs draw from the look and feel of authentic ’90s band merchandise.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of authentic
Adjective
  • The rule has traditionally included exemptions for bona fide news programming, but the FCC has raised questions about whether some political talk-show appearances qualify for those protections.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
  • In the ’90s and early 2000s, Sarah Jessica Parker cemented herself as a bona fide fashion darling, wearing looks from designers like Oscar de La Renta and Chanel.
    — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of bona fide

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“Real-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real-life. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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