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
Some of these dreams turn out to bear close resemblance to real-life events.
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Chris Lau, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
Jae-il’s former bandmates are played by real-life K-pop stars, Sooboin and Yeonjun, both of mega-popular group TXT.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 19 May 2025
Cue the champagne, roses, and the chirping birds: The world is suddenly a real-life rom-com.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 18 May 2025
The film, which stars Ma Li and is directed by Andrew Lau, tells the real-life story of Zang Jianhe from Qingdao who builds a dumpling empire in Hong Kong after being stranded there in the late 1970s.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 May 2025
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Chris Lau, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
Jae-il’s former bandmates are played by real-life K-pop stars, Sooboin and Yeonjun, both of mega-popular group TXT.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 19 May 2025
Cue the champagne, roses, and the chirping birds: The world is suddenly a real-life rom-com.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 18 May 2025
The film, which stars Ma Li and is directed by Andrew Lau, tells the real-life story of Zang Jianhe from Qingdao who builds a dumpling empire in Hong Kong after being stranded there in the late 1970s.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for real-life
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The eighth episode of the sixth and final season of the Hulu series circled all the way back to the very beginning.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2025
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We are reminded by our guides that Everton won the first league title at Anfield and that Liverpool FC owe their very existence to that rent dispute.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Four road trips into this year, however, no trickle-down effect has been as lauded as the changes the Dodgers have made to their actual travel schedule.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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And mainstream journalists, of course, are now the ones writing books containing actual reporting on what happened.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
23 May 2025
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Students can also participate in team challenges that mimic real-world collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurial thinking.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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That staggering event, which first struck our planet on May 10, 2024, provided a real-world example for scientists to study.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 May 2025
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In this eerie tale about fear, lust, and female empowerment, the real question becomes whether this is an act of witchcraft—or a witch hunt.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
22 May 2025
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All of his links to the real world are frayed or contrived.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2025
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Victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final today (Saturday) would elevate this club’s status to its highest level.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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The pieces are easy for little fingers to manipulate, and the final project is delightful—an archery set that shoots little balls at a target!—
Adrienne So,
Wired News,
17 May 2025
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Their authentic content can amplify your message more effectively than traditional ads.—
Erik Huberman,
Rolling Stone,
21 May 2025
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The program represents a strategic play to capture the increasingly valuable Gen Z and Alpha generation markets through authentic local storytelling with global appeal.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 May 2025
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Stolarz’s size, aggressive demeanour and shot-tracking ability established him as a bona fide NHL tandem goalie for the first time.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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While many bona fide contenders could use Bichette, AthlonSports' Dave Gasper suggested the Milwaukee Brewers could trade for Bichette.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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“Real-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real-life. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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