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
While nearly all four of those women had been rumored to be among the cast for some time, Sony did give us a few more clues as to what other real-life characters might get some prominent roles in the films.
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Brian Welk, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2025
The first responders on 9-1-1 are no strangers to grief and loss, but this week's episode ended with a real-life tribute.
—Patrick Gomez, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
In reality, bringing the real-life husband and wife together on screen required some convincing.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The Conjuring is an out-and-out masterpiece that introduced Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga’s versions of real-life ghostbusters Ed and Lorraine Warren and inaugurated what would become horror’s first $2 billion franchise.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
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Brian Welk, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2025
The first responders on 9-1-1 are no strangers to grief and loss, but this week's episode ended with a real-life tribute.
—Patrick Gomez, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
In reality, bringing the real-life husband and wife together on screen required some convincing.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The Conjuring is an out-and-out masterpiece that introduced Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga’s versions of real-life ghostbusters Ed and Lorraine Warren and inaugurated what would become horror’s first $2 billion franchise.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for real-life
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Popular opposition focused on those projects both endangering their resources and enriching the very companies that fan the flames of heating.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The maximally stupid outcome—which, by that very fact, seems all too probable—is that Trump gets bored of the whole affair and stops the air strikes after a putsch has been discovered, but before it’s succeeded.—
Quico Toro,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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The actual culling is reserved for licensed hunters and local hunting associations, some of whom do it recreationally or as a part-time job.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Of course, the actual plot of Daisy Jones & the Six bears only a passing resemblance to the Fleetwood Mac story.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Weaving in real-world insights, generational divides, money woes and an ever-changing community, the series is charming, well-developed, and could undoubtedly have a long life both on streaming and on the network.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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In contrast, humanoids like Tesla’s Optimus and Figure 03 are beginning to demonstrate real-world utility, performing tasks related to cooking and cleaning with growing reliability.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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This was a golden age for these guys, ten years before Giuliani and any kind of real government crackdown, and a few years after Coppola’s Godfather.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The situation for Ridge Holland, who also uses his real name Luke Menzies, has reportedly worsened.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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On third-and-1 with seven seconds left, Schakel took the snap and tried to spike the ball, which would have stopped the clock and given his team one final play to go for the win.—
Alex Valdes,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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After Flora’s go-ahead punt return score and Payne’s fumble, Becht had two important conversions on the Cyclones’ final drive.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Nov. 2025
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Through her book, coaching programs, and authentic voice, Keisha Leilani empowers women to embrace their confidence and express themselves fully.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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To embody the Like a Rolling Stone singer, the actor trained extensively, including five years of preparation, to learn to sing as well as play guitar and harmonica, and to work with dialect and movement coaches to make his performance feel authentic.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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Given that the Packers don't have a bona fide star at the wide receiver position, this injury will give them a steep mountain to climb the rest of the way.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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London transportation has two bona fide icons — the black cab and the red double-decker bus.—
Susanne Fowler,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Real-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real-life. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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