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 tête-à-tête ultimately happened, and Cruz enjoyed her own moment of recognition when Swift spotted the difference between her Mare of Easttown character and her real-life self.
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
While such a scenario sounds potentially maudlin and manipulative, Lucero — who wrote the film from a personal place — never allows that to happen by making the characters complex and flawed, and laboring under real-life issues.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Caption with Intention has been a project in the pipeline since 2019 under the watchful eye of Bruno Mazzotti, an Executive Creative Director at FCB Chicago who, having grown up in Brazil with two deaf parents, identifies as a real-life CODA as in the 2022 Oscar-winning film of the same title.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Each episode will take viewers inside the process of how investigative crime teams solve real-life murder mysteries.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
While such a scenario sounds potentially maudlin and manipulative, Lucero — who wrote the film from a personal place — never allows that to happen by making the characters complex and flawed, and laboring under real-life issues.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Caption with Intention has been a project in the pipeline since 2019 under the watchful eye of Bruno Mazzotti, an Executive Creative Director at FCB Chicago who, having grown up in Brazil with two deaf parents, identifies as a real-life CODA as in the 2022 Oscar-winning film of the same title.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Each episode will take viewers inside the process of how investigative crime teams solve real-life murder mysteries.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for real-life
Adjective
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Even fewer take the process to the very end, appealing to a third-party, or external, reviewer like Goldenberg.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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The line’s latest fall drop is full of the very accessories that Gaines treasures most.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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One of the latest episode on his YouTube channel SciShow is all about knitting, and how science is elevating the lowly craft to a place of actual importance.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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That the engagement news is more important than the actual wedding.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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This reliability could speed up the shoe design cycle and reduce costs, while giving developers a clearer picture of real-world performance.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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And that’s because the FDA doesn’t necessarily look at other benefits that offer real-world relief for patients.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Meeting these expectations has put real strain on automotive retail, challenging dealers to know when to rely on intelligent tools—and when to step in with human expertise.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The final debut group will be selected through real-time global voting during the live broadcast.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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While the final details were still being negotiated, the embassy said the partnership will focus on key technologies, including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, telecommunications, and quantum computing.—
Jarrett Renshaw,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Season 4 lands on October 30th and will be followed by a fifth and final season.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Be reflective about your authentic style.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Believe in your authentic value, in your own development—don't let trends unsettle you.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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Platforms and policymakers: adopt standardized ad repositories, rapid-response labels for acute outbreaks, and auditable APIs for bona fide researchers.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The one-time slayer of Blockbuster now has a bona fide blockbuster theatrical hit.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Real-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real-life. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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